Behind The Mission Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/behind-the-mission Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mission” - and create a conversation with organizations and leaders on how they are utilizing their expertise and networks to support the military-connected community. ©2021 PyschArmor, INC f3c2223b-5ecb-5ee1-b725-a5b6f7ad40c1 no en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:18 -0700 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:01:28 -0700 https://psycharmor.org/podcast/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZkhowWg6SH96Xr1MfV-Bwle8dyPf4Idojr7t2Agm8gA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3NDI4LzE2MTAx/MDYyMzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Behind The Mission https://psycharmor.org/podcast/ episodic Duane K. L. France Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mission” - and create a conversation with organizations and leaders on how they are utilizing their expertise and networks to support the military-connected community. Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness Duane France duane@veteranmentalhealth.com No No BTM263 – Michelle Lang – Operation Honor Rural Salute BTM263 – Michelle Lang – Operation Honor Rural Salute full 5255f1fe-d120-4d0b-aae9-37f7353c20fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1541c147 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Michelle Lang, co-founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute, about the unique challenges and strengths of veterans living in rural communities. We explore how her work is bridging gaps in access by bringing resources directly to veterans in ways that feel local, familiar, and grounded in community.

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About Today’s Guest

Michelle and Chris Lang are the co-founders of Operation Honor Rural Salute. Chris is an Army veteran. Michelle is his wife—and a fierce advocate, caregiver, and bridge-builder.

​When they returned to rural Pennsylvania, they expected the transition to be hard. But they didn’t expect to feel so alone in it. No local VA. No one who understood the weight of invisible wounds. No roadmap forward. Just a couple doing their best to hold it all together. So they did what most veterans do: they figured it out themselves. And then, they built a way forward for others, too.

Their story became the heartbeat of Operation Honor: Rural Salute™—a movement built by veterans for veterans who live beyond the reach of most resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Operation Honor Rural Salute Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caregiving-in-a-rural-setting

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Michelle Lang, co-founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute, about the unique challenges and strengths of veterans living in rural communities. We explore how her work is bridging gaps in access by bringing resources directly to veterans in ways that feel local, familiar, and grounded in community.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michelle and Chris Lang are the co-founders of Operation Honor Rural Salute. Chris is an Army veteran. Michelle is his wife—and a fierce advocate, caregiver, and bridge-builder.

​When they returned to rural Pennsylvania, they expected the transition to be hard. But they didn’t expect to feel so alone in it. No local VA. No one who understood the weight of invisible wounds. No roadmap forward. Just a couple doing their best to hold it all together. So they did what most veterans do: they figured it out themselves. And then, they built a way forward for others, too.

Their story became the heartbeat of Operation Honor: Rural Salute™—a movement built by veterans for veterans who live beyond the reach of most resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Operation Honor Rural Salute Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caregiving-in-a-rural-setting

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1837 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Michelle Lang, co-founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute, about the unique challenges and strengths of veterans living in rural communities. We explore how her work is bridging gaps in access by bringing resources directly to veterans in ways that feel local, familiar, and grounded in community.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michelle and Chris Lang are the co-founders of Operation Honor Rural Salute. Chris is an Army veteran. Michelle is his wife—and a fierce advocate, caregiver, and bridge-builder.

​When they returned to rural Pennsylvania, they expected the transition to be hard. But they didn’t expect to feel so alone in it. No local VA. No one who understood the weight of invisible wounds. No roadmap forward. Just a couple doing their best to hold it all together. So they did what most veterans do: they figured it out themselves. And then, they built a way forward for others, too.

Their story became the heartbeat of Operation Honor: Rural Salute™—a movement built by veterans for veterans who live beyond the reach of most resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Operation Honor Rural Salute Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caregiving-in-a-rural-setting

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM262 – Crystal Bettenhausen -Bubulka – Social Isolation in the Military and Veteran Community BTM262 – Crystal Bettenhausen -Bubulka – Social Isolation in the Military and Veteran Community full 6ae9ee8c-a9bd-41e9-a134-44a92d870c46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d340cc80 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Military spouse and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka. We talk about gaps in connection and culturally competent care for military families. We also explore how her work is strengthening social health as a foundation for well-being.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka is the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep focus on addressing social isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work at USC, Crystal combines her expertise in gerontology and mental health to help those in need. In addition to her clinical work, she is honored to be a recipient of the 2024 Pat Tillman Scholarship, furthering her passion for service and leadership in the field.

As the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service, Crystal leads the charge in empowering military families and supporting their mental health needs. Through her therapy practice, she offers both online and in-person psychotherapy services across North Dakota, Hawaii, and California, alongside supervision for social work associates and interns. Crystal also serves as the Region E Associate Director for NASW-CA, contributing to the growth and development of the social work profession.

A proud military spouse, Crystal enjoys exploring National Parks and the outdoors with her husband and three daughters, having lived around the world throughout her husband's nearly three decades of Navy service.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Strength In Service Website

Kasley Killam Book: The Art and Science of Connection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Military spouse and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka. We talk about gaps in connection and culturally competent care for military families. We also explore how her work is strengthening social health as a foundation for well-being.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka is the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep focus on addressing social isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work at USC, Crystal combines her expertise in gerontology and mental health to help those in need. In addition to her clinical work, she is honored to be a recipient of the 2024 Pat Tillman Scholarship, furthering her passion for service and leadership in the field.

As the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service, Crystal leads the charge in empowering military families and supporting their mental health needs. Through her therapy practice, she offers both online and in-person psychotherapy services across North Dakota, Hawaii, and California, alongside supervision for social work associates and interns. Crystal also serves as the Region E Associate Director for NASW-CA, contributing to the growth and development of the social work profession.

A proud military spouse, Crystal enjoys exploring National Parks and the outdoors with her husband and three daughters, having lived around the world throughout her husband's nearly three decades of Navy service.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Strength In Service Website

Kasley Killam Book: The Art and Science of Connection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2065 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Military spouse and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka. We talk about gaps in connection and culturally competent care for military families. We also explore how her work is strengthening social health as a foundation for well-being.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka is the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep focus on addressing social isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work at USC, Crystal combines her expertise in gerontology and mental health to help those in need. In addition to her clinical work, she is honored to be a recipient of the 2024 Pat Tillman Scholarship, furthering her passion for service and leadership in the field.

As the Founder & Executive Director of Strength In Service, Crystal leads the charge in empowering military families and supporting their mental health needs. Through her therapy practice, she offers both online and in-person psychotherapy services across North Dakota, Hawaii, and California, alongside supervision for social work associates and interns. Crystal also serves as the Region E Associate Director for NASW-CA, contributing to the growth and development of the social work profession.

A proud military spouse, Crystal enjoys exploring National Parks and the outdoors with her husband and three daughters, having lived around the world throughout her husband's nearly three decades of Navy service.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Strength In Service Website

Kasley Killam Book: The Art and Science of Connection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM261 – Maria Gonzales – Muertos Fest and Veteran Suicide Awareness BTM261 – Maria Gonzales – Muertos Fest and Veteran Suicide Awareness full ba24f33e-ae46-441d-9bad-57a7119a818c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0660160 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Air Force Veteran Spouse, Maria Gonzales. Maria and her husband, Gabe, raise awareness about Veteran Suicide and plant-based medicines through their alter at Muertos Fest, the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the United States. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Maria and Gabe Gonzalez are the co-founders of Operation Solace, a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through alternative healing pathways, including psychedelic-assisted therapies and integrative wellness practices. Drawing from their lived experience as a military family navigating the challenges of post-service mental health, their work is rooted in advocacy, access, and community-based healing.

Maria, a public health professional and veteran spouse, brings both professional insight and personal perspective to their mission, while Gabe, an Air Force veteran, leads with lived experience shaped by his own recovery journey. Together, they have built Operation Solace to reduce barriers to care, raising funds to help veterans access transformative healing experiences, and to create spaces for remembrance, connection, and restoration.

Their work extends beyond direct support to public engagement and awareness, including their nationally recognized veterans suicide prevention altar at San Antonio’s Muertos Fest, an effort that honors those lost while creating meaningful pathways for dialogue, healing, and community connection.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Article about Muertos Fest featuring Gabe Gonzales

OperationSolace Website

OperationSolace on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 255 of the Behind the Mission podcast. On this episode, we have a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/btm255-jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project-and-psychedelic-assisted-therapy

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Air Force Veteran Spouse, Maria Gonzales. Maria and her husband, Gabe, raise awareness about Veteran Suicide and plant-based medicines through their alter at Muertos Fest, the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the United States. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Maria and Gabe Gonzalez are the co-founders of Operation Solace, a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through alternative healing pathways, including psychedelic-assisted therapies and integrative wellness practices. Drawing from their lived experience as a military family navigating the challenges of post-service mental health, their work is rooted in advocacy, access, and community-based healing.

Maria, a public health professional and veteran spouse, brings both professional insight and personal perspective to their mission, while Gabe, an Air Force veteran, leads with lived experience shaped by his own recovery journey. Together, they have built Operation Solace to reduce barriers to care, raising funds to help veterans access transformative healing experiences, and to create spaces for remembrance, connection, and restoration.

Their work extends beyond direct support to public engagement and awareness, including their nationally recognized veterans suicide prevention altar at San Antonio’s Muertos Fest, an effort that honors those lost while creating meaningful pathways for dialogue, healing, and community connection.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Article about Muertos Fest featuring Gabe Gonzales

OperationSolace Website

OperationSolace on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 255 of the Behind the Mission podcast. On this episode, we have a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/btm255-jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project-and-psychedelic-assisted-therapy

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1855 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Air Force Veteran Spouse, Maria Gonzales. Maria and her husband, Gabe, raise awareness about Veteran Suicide and plant-based medicines through their alter at Muertos Fest, the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the United States. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Maria and Gabe Gonzalez are the co-founders of Operation Solace, a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through alternative healing pathways, including psychedelic-assisted therapies and integrative wellness practices. Drawing from their lived experience as a military family navigating the challenges of post-service mental health, their work is rooted in advocacy, access, and community-based healing.

Maria, a public health professional and veteran spouse, brings both professional insight and personal perspective to their mission, while Gabe, an Air Force veteran, leads with lived experience shaped by his own recovery journey. Together, they have built Operation Solace to reduce barriers to care, raising funds to help veterans access transformative healing experiences, and to create spaces for remembrance, connection, and restoration.

Their work extends beyond direct support to public engagement and awareness, including their nationally recognized veterans suicide prevention altar at San Antonio’s Muertos Fest, an effort that honors those lost while creating meaningful pathways for dialogue, healing, and community connection.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Article about Muertos Fest featuring Gabe Gonzales

OperationSolace Website

OperationSolace on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 255 of the Behind the Mission podcast. On this episode, we have a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/btm255-jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project-and-psychedelic-assisted-therapy

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM260 – Jessica Benson – Immersive Technology for Veteran Mental Health BTM260 – Jessica Benson – Immersive Technology for Veteran Mental Health full 072db236-4743-4cbf-9d78-ae6a4ceee1ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/6db4502a Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Jessica Benson, Vice President of Market Development at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jessica Benson is Vice President of Growth and Partnership at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and veterans. In this role, she works with healthcare systems, senior living communities, veteran organizations, and clinical partners to bring virtual reality–based experiences into long-term care, hospice, and rehabilitation environments. Her work centers on using immersive technology to reduce isolation, support cognitive wellness, and provide non-pharmacological tools that can help manage stress, pain, and anxiety among aging populations.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Mynd Immersive Website

Mynd Immersive Veteran Programs

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Connecting with the Veteran In Your Life. This course provides information to help caregivers understand and address a lack of connection with the Veteran in their life. The new course incorporates a strengths-based approach to connections between a caregiver and a Veteran.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/connecting-with-the-veteran-in-your-life

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Jessica Benson, Vice President of Market Development at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jessica Benson is Vice President of Growth and Partnership at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and veterans. In this role, she works with healthcare systems, senior living communities, veteran organizations, and clinical partners to bring virtual reality–based experiences into long-term care, hospice, and rehabilitation environments. Her work centers on using immersive technology to reduce isolation, support cognitive wellness, and provide non-pharmacological tools that can help manage stress, pain, and anxiety among aging populations.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Mynd Immersive Website

Mynd Immersive Veteran Programs

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Connecting with the Veteran In Your Life. This course provides information to help caregivers understand and address a lack of connection with the Veteran in their life. The new course incorporates a strengths-based approach to connections between a caregiver and a Veteran.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/connecting-with-the-veteran-in-your-life

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1999 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Jessica Benson, Vice President of Market Development at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jessica Benson is Vice President of Growth and Partnership at Mynd Immersive, where she leads national outreach and partnerships focused on expanding the use of immersive technology to improve the lives of older adults and veterans. In this role, she works with healthcare systems, senior living communities, veteran organizations, and clinical partners to bring virtual reality–based experiences into long-term care, hospice, and rehabilitation environments. Her work centers on using immersive technology to reduce isolation, support cognitive wellness, and provide non-pharmacological tools that can help manage stress, pain, and anxiety among aging populations.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Mynd Immersive Website

Mynd Immersive Veteran Programs

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Connecting with the Veteran In Your Life. This course provides information to help caregivers understand and address a lack of connection with the Veteran in their life. The new course incorporates a strengths-based approach to connections between a caregiver and a Veteran.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/connecting-with-the-veteran-in-your-life

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM259 – Keith Hotle – Stop Soldier Suicide BTM259 – Keith Hotle – Stop Soldier Suicide full 85ddb21b-2da8-4c5c-b34c-9db933401395 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bcba9e9 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Keith Hotle, the Chief Executive Officer of Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit with the goal of reducing service member and veteran suicide by using enhanced data insights, focused client acquisition, and suicide-specific intervention services.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

In his previous role as Chief Program Officer at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was responsible for all programmatic activities and strategic efforts. During his six years with the organization, he has developed, implemented and evaluated a best-in-class clinical service model to deliver suicide prevention and early intervention treatment and support services to veterans and service members. Keith directly oversees our operations for the ROGER wellness service, research and evaluation activities, and community-based suicide prevention efforts including the development of veteran firearm safety teams in three North Carolina counties. Prior to his tenure at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was a senior public health administrator at the Wyoming Department of Health for ten years, as well as CEO of the Prevention Management Organization, a statewide public health prevention agency. Keith has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas Law School.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Stop Soldier Suicide Web Site

The ROGER Wellness Program

The Black Box Project

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course The Basics of Veteran Suicide Prevention. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge to make a difference, providing you with essential insights and practical abilities to positively impact your community by nurturing hope, healing, and resilience 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/basics-of-veteran-suicide-prevention

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Keith Hotle, the Chief Executive Officer of Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit with the goal of reducing service member and veteran suicide by using enhanced data insights, focused client acquisition, and suicide-specific intervention services.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

In his previous role as Chief Program Officer at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was responsible for all programmatic activities and strategic efforts. During his six years with the organization, he has developed, implemented and evaluated a best-in-class clinical service model to deliver suicide prevention and early intervention treatment and support services to veterans and service members. Keith directly oversees our operations for the ROGER wellness service, research and evaluation activities, and community-based suicide prevention efforts including the development of veteran firearm safety teams in three North Carolina counties. Prior to his tenure at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was a senior public health administrator at the Wyoming Department of Health for ten years, as well as CEO of the Prevention Management Organization, a statewide public health prevention agency. Keith has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas Law School.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Stop Soldier Suicide Web Site

The ROGER Wellness Program

The Black Box Project

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course The Basics of Veteran Suicide Prevention. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge to make a difference, providing you with essential insights and practical abilities to positively impact your community by nurturing hope, healing, and resilience 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/basics-of-veteran-suicide-prevention

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1906 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Keith Hotle, the Chief Executive Officer of Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit with the goal of reducing service member and veteran suicide by using enhanced data insights, focused client acquisition, and suicide-specific intervention services.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

In his previous role as Chief Program Officer at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was responsible for all programmatic activities and strategic efforts. During his six years with the organization, he has developed, implemented and evaluated a best-in-class clinical service model to deliver suicide prevention and early intervention treatment and support services to veterans and service members. Keith directly oversees our operations for the ROGER wellness service, research and evaluation activities, and community-based suicide prevention efforts including the development of veteran firearm safety teams in three North Carolina counties. Prior to his tenure at Stop Soldier Suicide, Keith was a senior public health administrator at the Wyoming Department of Health for ten years, as well as CEO of the Prevention Management Organization, a statewide public health prevention agency. Keith has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas Law School.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Stop Soldier Suicide Web Site

The ROGER Wellness Program

The Black Box Project

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course The Basics of Veteran Suicide Prevention. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge to make a difference, providing you with essential insights and practical abilities to positively impact your community by nurturing hope, healing, and resilience 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/basics-of-veteran-suicide-prevention

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM258 – Joanne Melear– The 11th Hour Squadron BTM258 – Joanne Melear– The 11th Hour Squadron full c115144e-86ec-4a3f-a28a-1a39e0163e6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3b7c605 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Vietnam Era veteran and nurse Joanne Melear, who is the coordinator of the 11th Hour Squadron. They are an all-volunteer organization that believes in taking care of dying veterans like family. They can be there at a loved one’s bedside during those final nights when family members are at home getting much-needed rest.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joanne  Melear is a former U.S. Navy nurse and the founder of the 11th Hour Squadron, a volunteer initiative dedicated to ensuring that veterans in hospice care are not alone at the end of life. Drawing on her military medical experience and deep commitment to lifelong service, she created the program to bring trained veteran volunteers to sit bedside, provide companionship, and honor fellow service members in their final hours.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

11th Hour Squadron Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Compassionate Communities. In this course, you will learn how you can provide compassionate care through the end-of-life for those who have served our country.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-1

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Vietnam Era veteran and nurse Joanne Melear, who is the coordinator of the 11th Hour Squadron. They are an all-volunteer organization that believes in taking care of dying veterans like family. They can be there at a loved one’s bedside during those final nights when family members are at home getting much-needed rest.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joanne  Melear is a former U.S. Navy nurse and the founder of the 11th Hour Squadron, a volunteer initiative dedicated to ensuring that veterans in hospice care are not alone at the end of life. Drawing on her military medical experience and deep commitment to lifelong service, she created the program to bring trained veteran volunteers to sit bedside, provide companionship, and honor fellow service members in their final hours.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

11th Hour Squadron Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Compassionate Communities. In this course, you will learn how you can provide compassionate care through the end-of-life for those who have served our country.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-1

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1882 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Vietnam Era veteran and nurse Joanne Melear, who is the coordinator of the 11th Hour Squadron. They are an all-volunteer organization that believes in taking care of dying veterans like family. They can be there at a loved one’s bedside during those final nights when family members are at home getting much-needed rest.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joanne  Melear is a former U.S. Navy nurse and the founder of the 11th Hour Squadron, a volunteer initiative dedicated to ensuring that veterans in hospice care are not alone at the end of life. Drawing on her military medical experience and deep commitment to lifelong service, she created the program to bring trained veteran volunteers to sit bedside, provide companionship, and honor fellow service members in their final hours.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

11th Hour Squadron Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Compassionate Communities. In this course, you will learn how you can provide compassionate care through the end-of-life for those who have served our country.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-1

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM257 – Mark Solomon – Veterans Community Project BTM257 – Mark Solomon – Veterans Community Project full ff1b4052-4a21-4e84-82ae-a985dc0eb7a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/813a55ce Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation Mark Solomon, co-founder of the Veterans Community Project. We talk about their innovative approach to ending veteran homelessness through tiny home communities, wraparound support, and a mission to ensure every veteran has both housing and connection.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Mark Solomon is a Naval Reserve Officer and co-founder of the Veterans Community Project, an organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness through innovative housing and supportive services. Drawing on his own military experience and the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, he helped launch the project in 2014, leading efforts to create a tiny-home village and comprehensive outreach center in Kansas City that connects veterans with resources such as health care referrals, employment assistance, and counseling.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veterans Community Project Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Finding Veteran Support Programs. No matter what issue you’re facing, you can use the power of the internet to reach out and get the help you deserve.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Finding-Veteran-Support-Programs

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation Mark Solomon, co-founder of the Veterans Community Project. We talk about their innovative approach to ending veteran homelessness through tiny home communities, wraparound support, and a mission to ensure every veteran has both housing and connection.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Mark Solomon is a Naval Reserve Officer and co-founder of the Veterans Community Project, an organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness through innovative housing and supportive services. Drawing on his own military experience and the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, he helped launch the project in 2014, leading efforts to create a tiny-home village and comprehensive outreach center in Kansas City that connects veterans with resources such as health care referrals, employment assistance, and counseling.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veterans Community Project Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Finding Veteran Support Programs. No matter what issue you’re facing, you can use the power of the internet to reach out and get the help you deserve.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Finding-Veteran-Support-Programs

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1975 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation Mark Solomon, co-founder of the Veterans Community Project. We talk about their innovative approach to ending veteran homelessness through tiny home communities, wraparound support, and a mission to ensure every veteran has both housing and connection.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Mark Solomon is a Naval Reserve Officer and co-founder of the Veterans Community Project, an organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness through innovative housing and supportive services. Drawing on his own military experience and the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, he helped launch the project in 2014, leading efforts to create a tiny-home village and comprehensive outreach center in Kansas City that connects veterans with resources such as health care referrals, employment assistance, and counseling.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veterans Community Project Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Finding Veteran Support Programs. No matter what issue you’re facing, you can use the power of the internet to reach out and get the help you deserve.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Finding-Veteran-Support-Programs

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM256 – Michael Witt – DirectEmployers Association BTM256 – Michael Witt – DirectEmployers Association full 0067fea7-6b7d-492c-865a-eabee1440401 https://share.transistor.fm/s/252d6cf7 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Michael Witt, Community & State Outreach Manager for the DirectEmployers Association. DirectEmployers is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers, and we talked about how they support their member employers to better serve the military and veteran population as well as how DirectEmployers has worked to become a PsychArmor Veteran Ready Organization

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michael Witt is the Community & State Outreach Manager for DirectEmployers Association (DE). DE is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers. After 21 years of service with Iowa Workforce Development, including Division Administrator of Field Operations, oversight of WIOA federal programs and state workforce programs, he works closely with DE’s 1k+ Member companies to implement strategies for improved recruitment and retention of skilled talent across the country.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

DirectEmployers Association Website

DirectEmployers VetCentral Webpage

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast episode with Lori Adams, in episode 122. During this conversation, Lori and I talk about the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/lori-adams

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Michael Witt, Community & State Outreach Manager for the DirectEmployers Association. DirectEmployers is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers, and we talked about how they support their member employers to better serve the military and veteran population as well as how DirectEmployers has worked to become a PsychArmor Veteran Ready Organization

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michael Witt is the Community & State Outreach Manager for DirectEmployers Association (DE). DE is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers. After 21 years of service with Iowa Workforce Development, including Division Administrator of Field Operations, oversight of WIOA federal programs and state workforce programs, he works closely with DE’s 1k+ Member companies to implement strategies for improved recruitment and retention of skilled talent across the country.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

DirectEmployers Association Website

DirectEmployers VetCentral Webpage

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast episode with Lori Adams, in episode 122. During this conversation, Lori and I talk about the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/lori-adams

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1798 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Michael Witt, Community & State Outreach Manager for the DirectEmployers Association. DirectEmployers is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers, and we talked about how they support their member employers to better serve the military and veteran population as well as how DirectEmployers has worked to become a PsychArmor Veteran Ready Organization

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michael Witt is the Community & State Outreach Manager for DirectEmployers Association (DE). DE is a non-profit member association built by employers, for employers. After 21 years of service with Iowa Workforce Development, including Division Administrator of Field Operations, oversight of WIOA federal programs and state workforce programs, he works closely with DE’s 1k+ Member companies to implement strategies for improved recruitment and retention of skilled talent across the country.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

DirectEmployers Association Website

DirectEmployers VetCentral Webpage

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast episode with Lori Adams, in episode 122. During this conversation, Lori and I talk about the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/lori-adams

 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM255 – Jesse Gould – Heroic Hearts Project and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy BTM255 – Jesse Gould – Heroic Hearts Project and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy full 3d2d3c9d-4cd5-4ee2-9e13-5772c0d9b7c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/902bf1d4 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner’s and partnered with the world’s leading ayahuasca treatment centers, as well as sponsoring psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia. 

 

Jesse helps shape treatment programs and spreads awareness of plant medicine as a therapeutic method. He has spoken globally about psychedelics and mental health, and received accolades including being recognized as one of the Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2020 by Cause Artist. Driven by a mission to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma, he is best known for his own inspiring battle with PTSD and his recovery through ayahuasca therapy. Jesse’s work can be seen and heard at NY Times, Breaking Convention, San Francisco Psychedelic Liberty Summit, People of Purchase, The Freq, Psychedelics Today Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Cause Artist, and The GrowthOp.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Heroic Hearts Project Website

The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics on Amazon

The Veteran's Field Manual for Psychedelics on Amazon

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner’s and partnered with the world’s leading ayahuasca treatment centers, as well as sponsoring psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia. 

 

Jesse helps shape treatment programs and spreads awareness of plant medicine as a therapeutic method. He has spoken globally about psychedelics and mental health, and received accolades including being recognized as one of the Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2020 by Cause Artist. Driven by a mission to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma, he is best known for his own inspiring battle with PTSD and his recovery through ayahuasca therapy. Jesse’s work can be seen and heard at NY Times, Breaking Convention, San Francisco Psychedelic Liberty Summit, People of Purchase, The Freq, Psychedelics Today Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Cause Artist, and The GrowthOp.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Heroic Hearts Project Website

The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics on Amazon

The Veteran's Field Manual for Psychedelics on Amazon

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1976 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation Today we’re having a conversation with Jesse Gould, founder of the Heroic Hearts Project and a former Army Ranger, about what it means for veterans to heal when traditional systems don’t have all the answers. Heroic Hearts works with leading medical researchers to improve veterans access to psychedelic programs for the treatment of PTSD.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Jesse Gould is Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health crisis among veterans. The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors including Dr. Bronner’s and partnered with the world’s leading ayahuasca treatment centers, as well as sponsoring psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia. 

 

Jesse helps shape treatment programs and spreads awareness of plant medicine as a therapeutic method. He has spoken globally about psychedelics and mental health, and received accolades including being recognized as one of the Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2020 by Cause Artist. Driven by a mission to help military veterans struggling with mental trauma, he is best known for his own inspiring battle with PTSD and his recovery through ayahuasca therapy. Jesse’s work can be seen and heard at NY Times, Breaking Convention, San Francisco Psychedelic Liberty Summit, People of Purchase, The Freq, Psychedelics Today Podcast, Kyle Kingsbury Podcast, Cause Artist, and The GrowthOp.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Heroic Hearts Project Website

The Veterans Guide to Psychedelics on Amazon

The Veteran's Field Manual for Psychedelics on Amazon

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we have a conversation with Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rob Bushey, Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and a 32-year Coast Guard veteran. He shares his perspective on the Coast Guard’s unique dual mission and the role that the CGCPOA plays in strengthening connection and advocacy across the Coast Guard.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Rob Bushey is the Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, where he serves as a workforce advocate and organizational leader supporting enlisted Coast Guard members and their families. A 32-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Rob’s career spanned operational law enforcement, search and rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime security missions at sea and abroad. He has served at surf and lifeboat stations on the West Coast, as well as in senior enlisted leadership roles, including overseas assignments in the Middle East supporting joint operations.

Throughout his career, Rob has focused on empowering enlisted personnel by advancing professional development, mission readiness, and community engagement. In his current role, he helps lead a national membership organization that advocates for Coast Guard enlisted members, connects leaders and units across the service, and provides programs that address workforce challenges, family needs, and enlisted excellence.

Rob holds extensive experience integrating Coast Guard capabilities within broader national security frameworks and is known for strengthening communication between the enlisted force and senior leadership. He lives with his family and remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and enhancing the effectiveness and wellbeing of the Coast Guard community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers & Enlisted Association Website

PsychArmor on USCGCPOA Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rob Bushey, Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and a 32-year Coast Guard veteran. He shares his perspective on the Coast Guard’s unique dual mission and the role that the CGCPOA plays in strengthening connection and advocacy across the Coast Guard.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Rob Bushey is the Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, where he serves as a workforce advocate and organizational leader supporting enlisted Coast Guard members and their families. A 32-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Rob’s career spanned operational law enforcement, search and rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime security missions at sea and abroad. He has served at surf and lifeboat stations on the West Coast, as well as in senior enlisted leadership roles, including overseas assignments in the Middle East supporting joint operations.

Throughout his career, Rob has focused on empowering enlisted personnel by advancing professional development, mission readiness, and community engagement. In his current role, he helps lead a national membership organization that advocates for Coast Guard enlisted members, connects leaders and units across the service, and provides programs that address workforce challenges, family needs, and enlisted excellence.

Rob holds extensive experience integrating Coast Guard capabilities within broader national security frameworks and is known for strengthening communication between the enlisted force and senior leadership. He lives with his family and remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and enhancing the effectiveness and wellbeing of the Coast Guard community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers & Enlisted Association Website

PsychArmor on USCGCPOA Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1787 Show Summary

On this episode, we have a conversation with Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rob Bushey, Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and a 32-year Coast Guard veteran. He shares his perspective on the Coast Guard’s unique dual mission and the role that the CGCPOA plays in strengthening connection and advocacy across the Coast Guard.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Rob Bushey is the Executive Director of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association, where he serves as a workforce advocate and organizational leader supporting enlisted Coast Guard members and their families. A 32-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Rob’s career spanned operational law enforcement, search and rescue, drug interdiction, and maritime security missions at sea and abroad. He has served at surf and lifeboat stations on the West Coast, as well as in senior enlisted leadership roles, including overseas assignments in the Middle East supporting joint operations.

Throughout his career, Rob has focused on empowering enlisted personnel by advancing professional development, mission readiness, and community engagement. In his current role, he helps lead a national membership organization that advocates for Coast Guard enlisted members, connects leaders and units across the service, and provides programs that address workforce challenges, family needs, and enlisted excellence.

Rob holds extensive experience integrating Coast Guard capabilities within broader national security frameworks and is known for strengthening communication between the enlisted force and senior leadership. He lives with his family and remains deeply committed to service, mentorship, and enhancing the effectiveness and wellbeing of the Coast Guard community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers & Enlisted Association Website

PsychArmor on USCGCPOA Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor Veteran Ready program. This program offers a short, self-paced online training experience that builds foundational understanding of military culture and practical skills for supporting Veterans, service members, and their families with respect and confidence. Large organizations like the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association can partner with PsychArmor to provide this military-cultural education to their members, helping teams, departments, and entire workforces become more Veteran Ready and better connected to the military-connected community..

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/pages/veteran-ready

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM253 – Josh Parish – Vet Life and the Battle Buddy App BTM253 – Josh Parish – Vet Life and the Battle Buddy App full 88d3ab66-6c65-42df-bd17-50f4d24836b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43fdec20 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joshua Parish is an Iraq War Veteran who’s greatest passion is helping veterans when they transition into civilian life and giving them the best opportunity to be successful. Parish has over 15 years of experience working with local, state, and federal government agencies creating programs that have developed sustainable solutions including: Veterans Treatment Court, Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans, Veterans Transportation Initiative, among others. Parish has been awarded the Community Leader Best of Michigan Award and a Veteran Hero Award. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley School of Law. Parish is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife and children. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Vet Life Website

Download the Battle Buddy App

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition Podcast  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joshua Parish is an Iraq War Veteran who’s greatest passion is helping veterans when they transition into civilian life and giving them the best opportunity to be successful. Parish has over 15 years of experience working with local, state, and federal government agencies creating programs that have developed sustainable solutions including: Veterans Treatment Court, Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans, Veterans Transportation Initiative, among others. Parish has been awarded the Community Leader Best of Michigan Award and a Veteran Hero Award. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley School of Law. Parish is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife and children. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Vet Life Website

Download the Battle Buddy App

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition Podcast  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2009 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Joshua Parish is an Iraq War Veteran who’s greatest passion is helping veterans when they transition into civilian life and giving them the best opportunity to be successful. Parish has over 15 years of experience working with local, state, and federal government agencies creating programs that have developed sustainable solutions including: Veterans Treatment Court, Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans, Veterans Transportation Initiative, among others. Parish has been awarded the Community Leader Best of Michigan Award and a Veteran Hero Award. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley School of Law. Parish is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his wife and children. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Vet Life Website

Download the Battle Buddy App

From Glory Days: Veterans Edition Podcast  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM252 – Carole Turner on the Howard’s Huddle Podcast BTM252 – Carole Turner on the Howard’s Huddle Podcast full 75717734-9729-4843-8251-3734bcd1822a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fb07eb1 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Howard’s Huddle Podcast is a show where untold stories find their voice and unfinished missions find their ending. During the show, Jim explores the lived experiences of veterans, military spouses, and the employers who believe in second service. The show honors the legacy of Sergeant Howard Gumm, a WWII hero who gave his life in service and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Now, they’re on a mission to upgrade his honor to the Medal of Honor 

During this conversation, Jim has a conversation with Carole Turner, Senior Advisor at PsychArmor, joins Howard’s Huddle to share her journey as a military spouse, advocate, and champion for military families. With over 30 years of lived experience, a background in communications and education, and leadership in both nonprofit and volunteer roles, Carole brings powerful insight into the challenges and opportunities facing military and Veteran communities.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Howard’s Huddle Podcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Howard’s Huddle Podcast is a show where untold stories find their voice and unfinished missions find their ending. During the show, Jim explores the lived experiences of veterans, military spouses, and the employers who believe in second service. The show honors the legacy of Sergeant Howard Gumm, a WWII hero who gave his life in service and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Now, they’re on a mission to upgrade his honor to the Medal of Honor 

During this conversation, Jim has a conversation with Carole Turner, Senior Advisor at PsychArmor, joins Howard’s Huddle to share her journey as a military spouse, advocate, and champion for military families. With over 30 years of lived experience, a background in communications and education, and leadership in both nonprofit and volunteer roles, Carole brings powerful insight into the challenges and opportunities facing military and Veteran communities.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Howard’s Huddle Podcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1719 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring featuring a replay of a recent conversation that PsychArmor’s own Carole Turner had with Jim Lindsay on the Howard’s Huddle podcast. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Howard’s Huddle Podcast is a show where untold stories find their voice and unfinished missions find their ending. During the show, Jim explores the lived experiences of veterans, military spouses, and the employers who believe in second service. The show honors the legacy of Sergeant Howard Gumm, a WWII hero who gave his life in service and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Now, they’re on a mission to upgrade his honor to the Medal of Honor 

During this conversation, Jim has a conversation with Carole Turner, Senior Advisor at PsychArmor, joins Howard’s Huddle to share her journey as a military spouse, advocate, and champion for military families. With over 30 years of lived experience, a background in communications and education, and leadership in both nonprofit and volunteer roles, Carole brings powerful insight into the challenges and opportunities facing military and Veteran communities.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Howard’s Huddle Podcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Patty Sandoval, Founder and CEO of HomeFront Haven, an organization that provides clinically informed community support to military spouses and partners before, during and after a deployment so that no one carries the homefront alone. 

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About Today’s Guest

Patricia “Patty” Sandoval, is a proud military spouse and public health professional. She built HomeFront Haven™ after experiencing mental health struggles during her husband’s deployment in 2023. During that period, Patty found that there was a critical need for evidence backed care focused on supporting positive mental health outcomes among military spouses and partners. 

During the deployment, Patty kept hearing “You knew what you signed up for” and friends would reassure her that she’d be “ok.” Instead, Patty found herself exhausted, anxious, and feeling incredibly alone.  To ensure that others wouldn’t have to experience the same journey, she sought to advance a preventative approach to mental health.

HomeFront Haven™’s model prioritizes community-based support as a critical strategy to reduce reliance on crisis care systems. Instead of asking spouses and partners, “Didn’t you know what you signed up for?” this program asks, “How can we support you, so you don’t have to carry the home front alone?”

Links Mentioned During the Episode

HomeFront Haven Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course Accessing Health Care. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the available healthcare options.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Accessing-Health-Care

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Patty Sandoval, Founder and CEO of HomeFront Haven, an organization that provides clinically informed community support to military spouses and partners before, during and after a deployment so that no one carries the homefront alone. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Patricia “Patty” Sandoval, is a proud military spouse and public health professional. She built HomeFront Haven™ after experiencing mental health struggles during her husband’s deployment in 2023. During that period, Patty found that there was a critical need for evidence backed care focused on supporting positive mental health outcomes among military spouses and partners. 

During the deployment, Patty kept hearing “You knew what you signed up for” and friends would reassure her that she’d be “ok.” Instead, Patty found herself exhausted, anxious, and feeling incredibly alone.  To ensure that others wouldn’t have to experience the same journey, she sought to advance a preventative approach to mental health.

HomeFront Haven™’s model prioritizes community-based support as a critical strategy to reduce reliance on crisis care systems. Instead of asking spouses and partners, “Didn’t you know what you signed up for?” this program asks, “How can we support you, so you don’t have to carry the home front alone?”

Links Mentioned During the Episode

HomeFront Haven Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course Accessing Health Care. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the available healthcare options.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Accessing-Health-Care

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1804 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Patty Sandoval, Founder and CEO of HomeFront Haven, an organization that provides clinically informed community support to military spouses and partners before, during and after a deployment so that no one carries the homefront alone. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Patricia “Patty” Sandoval, is a proud military spouse and public health professional. She built HomeFront Haven™ after experiencing mental health struggles during her husband’s deployment in 2023. During that period, Patty found that there was a critical need for evidence backed care focused on supporting positive mental health outcomes among military spouses and partners. 

During the deployment, Patty kept hearing “You knew what you signed up for” and friends would reassure her that she’d be “ok.” Instead, Patty found herself exhausted, anxious, and feeling incredibly alone.  To ensure that others wouldn’t have to experience the same journey, she sought to advance a preventative approach to mental health.

HomeFront Haven™’s model prioritizes community-based support as a critical strategy to reduce reliance on crisis care systems. Instead of asking spouses and partners, “Didn’t you know what you signed up for?” this program asks, “How can we support you, so you don’t have to carry the home front alone?”

Links Mentioned During the Episode

HomeFront Haven Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course Accessing Health Care. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the available healthcare options.

 

You can find the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Accessing-Health-Care

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM250 – Michael Bailey – The George W. Bush Institute, Pluralism, and America 250 BTM250 – Michael Bailey – The George W. Bush Institute, Pluralism, and America 250 full eeeebeee-d9a0-49d1-998f-1ba06bfe4cc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/011e18f2 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs for the George W. Bush Institute. We talk about some of the initiatives of the Bush Institute, including the Veteran Leadership Program, the Democracy is a Verb initiative and the Bush Institute's efforts to celebrate America 250.

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About Today’s Guest

Michael Bailey serves as Deputy Director, Leadership Programs, for the George W. Bush Institute. In this role, he manages the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, which focuses on developing the leadership skills of veterans and those who serve them and their families. Bailey also supports alumni engagement efforts for the Institute’s international leadership programs.

Prior to joining the George W. Bush Institute, Bailey provided operations, media, and communications support to The American Choral Directors Association, a music organization dedicated to the excellence and advancement of choral music.

Bailey is a native of Arlington, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from The University of Oklahoma, and he holds a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and real estate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. He has a passion for running and enjoys racing in half and full marathons.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

George W. Bush Institute

Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

America 250

Democracy is a Verb initiative  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs for the George W. Bush Institute. We talk about some of the initiatives of the Bush Institute, including the Veteran Leadership Program, the Democracy is a Verb initiative and the Bush Institute's efforts to celebrate America 250.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michael Bailey serves as Deputy Director, Leadership Programs, for the George W. Bush Institute. In this role, he manages the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, which focuses on developing the leadership skills of veterans and those who serve them and their families. Bailey also supports alumni engagement efforts for the Institute’s international leadership programs.

Prior to joining the George W. Bush Institute, Bailey provided operations, media, and communications support to The American Choral Directors Association, a music organization dedicated to the excellence and advancement of choral music.

Bailey is a native of Arlington, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from The University of Oklahoma, and he holds a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and real estate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. He has a passion for running and enjoys racing in half and full marathons.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

George W. Bush Institute

Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

America 250

Democracy is a Verb initiative  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1994 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Michael Bailey, Deputy Director of Leadership Programs for the George W. Bush Institute. We talk about some of the initiatives of the Bush Institute, including the Veteran Leadership Program, the Democracy is a Verb initiative and the Bush Institute's efforts to celebrate America 250.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who’ve served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor Stories

About Today’s Guest

Michael Bailey serves as Deputy Director, Leadership Programs, for the George W. Bush Institute. In this role, he manages the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, which focuses on developing the leadership skills of veterans and those who serve them and their families. Bailey also supports alumni engagement efforts for the Institute’s international leadership programs.

Prior to joining the George W. Bush Institute, Bailey provided operations, media, and communications support to The American Choral Directors Association, a music organization dedicated to the excellence and advancement of choral music.

Bailey is a native of Arlington, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice) from The University of Oklahoma, and he holds a Master of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and real estate from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. He has a passion for running and enjoys racing in half and full marathons.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

George W. Bush Institute

Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

America 250

Democracy is a Verb initiative  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM248 – Andy Gasper – Warrior Foundation Freedom Station BTM248 – Andy Gasper – Warrior Foundation Freedom Station full e9e0717f-23c2-48f4-b2d2-aeeb2660160c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2887eb91 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Andy Gasper, CEO and President of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization that has created Freedom Stations, recovery transition centers and housing facilities that provide injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian life

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Andy Gasper is the President and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members as they transition from military service to civilian life. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, peer support, mentorship, financial and career guidance, wellness services, and community connection through its Freedom Station residences in San Diego, helping medically retiring warriors prepare for long-term success.

Under Andy’s leadership, the foundation has expanded its mission to include a structured 18-month transitional housing program that offers wraparound support services designed to empower residents to pursue education, careers, and independent living. The program integrates peer-to-peer support, counseling, mentorship, and practical life guidance to foster meaningful community and improved quality of life for veterans navigating the challenges of recovery and civilian transition.

A Marine Corps veteran himself, Andy brings both lived experience and professional commitment to his work, emphasizing the importance of community, dignity, and holistic support for America’s warriors. Under his stewardship, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has opened multiple transitional housing facilities and continues to scale its impact to serve more medically retiring service members and their families.

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station supports service members and veterans who are seriously ill or injured, affected by post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, undergoing therapy, or navigating medical retirement and reintegration into civilian life.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Warrior Foundation Website

Warrior Foundation Video

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), in PsychArmor’s course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan” as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Andy Gasper, CEO and President of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization that has created Freedom Stations, recovery transition centers and housing facilities that provide injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian life

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Andy Gasper is the President and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members as they transition from military service to civilian life. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, peer support, mentorship, financial and career guidance, wellness services, and community connection through its Freedom Station residences in San Diego, helping medically retiring warriors prepare for long-term success.

Under Andy’s leadership, the foundation has expanded its mission to include a structured 18-month transitional housing program that offers wraparound support services designed to empower residents to pursue education, careers, and independent living. The program integrates peer-to-peer support, counseling, mentorship, and practical life guidance to foster meaningful community and improved quality of life for veterans navigating the challenges of recovery and civilian transition.

A Marine Corps veteran himself, Andy brings both lived experience and professional commitment to his work, emphasizing the importance of community, dignity, and holistic support for America’s warriors. Under his stewardship, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has opened multiple transitional housing facilities and continues to scale its impact to serve more medically retiring service members and their families.

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station supports service members and veterans who are seriously ill or injured, affected by post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, undergoing therapy, or navigating medical retirement and reintegration into civilian life.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Warrior Foundation Website

Warrior Foundation Video

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), in PsychArmor’s course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan” as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1734 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Andy Gasper, CEO and President of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization that has created Freedom Stations, recovery transition centers and housing facilities that provide injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian life

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Andy Gasper is the President and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members as they transition from military service to civilian life. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, peer support, mentorship, financial and career guidance, wellness services, and community connection through its Freedom Station residences in San Diego, helping medically retiring warriors prepare for long-term success.

Under Andy’s leadership, the foundation has expanded its mission to include a structured 18-month transitional housing program that offers wraparound support services designed to empower residents to pursue education, careers, and independent living. The program integrates peer-to-peer support, counseling, mentorship, and practical life guidance to foster meaningful community and improved quality of life for veterans navigating the challenges of recovery and civilian transition.

A Marine Corps veteran himself, Andy brings both lived experience and professional commitment to his work, emphasizing the importance of community, dignity, and holistic support for America’s warriors. Under his stewardship, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has opened multiple transitional housing facilities and continues to scale its impact to serve more medically retiring service members and their families.

Warrior Foundation Freedom Station supports service members and veterans who are seriously ill or injured, affected by post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, undergoing therapy, or navigating medical retirement and reintegration into civilian life.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Warrior Foundation Website

Warrior Foundation Video

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), in PsychArmor’s course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan” as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM247 – Mackenzie Yaede – Luke’s Wings BTM247 – Mackenzie Yaede – Luke’s Wings full aa524f9f-8b02-4a56-b8e1-f106e72781c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0759438 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy spouse Mackenzie Yaede, family communications and logistics coordinator for Luke’s Wings, an organization that provides emergency travel planning services and airplane tickets for the families and loved ones of wounded, ill, and injured service members, Veterans, and fallen officers, during hospital recovery and rehabilitation.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Mackenzie Yaede serves as the Family Communications and Logistics Coordinator at Luke’s Wings, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the organization’s flight assistance programs for wounded warriors, Veterans, fallen officers, and their families. In this role, she reviews and approves flight requests, coordinates with travel partners, supports program reporting, and collaborates with partner organizations—including military hospitals, hospice care centers, and law enforcement agencies—to ensure seamless and compassionate support for those in need.

Before joining Luke’s Wings, Mackenzie spent several years working in the field of education, where she built a strong foundation in program coordination, student support, and inclusive practices. Most recently, she served as an Education Specialist, leading special education assessments, facilitating individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting cross-functional teams to promote academic and behavioral growth. Her prior roles in both New Jersey and California focused on delivering targeted interventions, collaborating with families, and fostering equitable, student-centered environments.

In addition to her professional work, Mackenzie brings extensive volunteer leadership experience, particularly in support of military families and individuals with special needs. For the last several years, she has overseen key aspects of an annual family camp that supports individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, coordinating inclusive programming and providing meaningful respite and community. While living in San Diego, she also founded and led a military ministry support group at her local parish, offering fellowship and support for military-connected individuals. Her broader volunteer work includes mentoring youth, coordinating service projects, and supporting faith-based outreach programs.

As a military spouse with a deep personal connection to the military community and a lifelong passion for service, Mackenzie is proud to support Luke’s Wings’ mission of keeping families connected during times of healing and recovery. She understands firsthand the power of family presence and is honored to play a role in reuniting loved ones when they are needed most.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Luke’s Wings Website

Delta Sky Miles Contribution

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor learning path, Self-Care for Caregivers. Learn how you can prevent burnout and care for yourself throughout your caregiving journey. After completing all of the courses in this series, you'll receive a "Self-care for Caregivers" digital badge to share on social media and highlight your learning journey.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/bundles/self-care-for-caregivers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy spouse Mackenzie Yaede, family communications and logistics coordinator for Luke’s Wings, an organization that provides emergency travel planning services and airplane tickets for the families and loved ones of wounded, ill, and injured service members, Veterans, and fallen officers, during hospital recovery and rehabilitation.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Mackenzie Yaede serves as the Family Communications and Logistics Coordinator at Luke’s Wings, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the organization’s flight assistance programs for wounded warriors, Veterans, fallen officers, and their families. In this role, she reviews and approves flight requests, coordinates with travel partners, supports program reporting, and collaborates with partner organizations—including military hospitals, hospice care centers, and law enforcement agencies—to ensure seamless and compassionate support for those in need.

Before joining Luke’s Wings, Mackenzie spent several years working in the field of education, where she built a strong foundation in program coordination, student support, and inclusive practices. Most recently, she served as an Education Specialist, leading special education assessments, facilitating individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting cross-functional teams to promote academic and behavioral growth. Her prior roles in both New Jersey and California focused on delivering targeted interventions, collaborating with families, and fostering equitable, student-centered environments.

In addition to her professional work, Mackenzie brings extensive volunteer leadership experience, particularly in support of military families and individuals with special needs. For the last several years, she has overseen key aspects of an annual family camp that supports individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, coordinating inclusive programming and providing meaningful respite and community. While living in San Diego, she also founded and led a military ministry support group at her local parish, offering fellowship and support for military-connected individuals. Her broader volunteer work includes mentoring youth, coordinating service projects, and supporting faith-based outreach programs.

As a military spouse with a deep personal connection to the military community and a lifelong passion for service, Mackenzie is proud to support Luke’s Wings’ mission of keeping families connected during times of healing and recovery. She understands firsthand the power of family presence and is honored to play a role in reuniting loved ones when they are needed most.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Luke’s Wings Website

Delta Sky Miles Contribution

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor learning path, Self-Care for Caregivers. Learn how you can prevent burnout and care for yourself throughout your caregiving journey. After completing all of the courses in this series, you'll receive a "Self-care for Caregivers" digital badge to share on social media and highlight your learning journey.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/bundles/self-care-for-caregivers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1897 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy spouse Mackenzie Yaede, family communications and logistics coordinator for Luke’s Wings, an organization that provides emergency travel planning services and airplane tickets for the families and loved ones of wounded, ill, and injured service members, Veterans, and fallen officers, during hospital recovery and rehabilitation.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Mackenzie Yaede serves as the Family Communications and Logistics Coordinator at Luke’s Wings, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the organization’s flight assistance programs for wounded warriors, Veterans, fallen officers, and their families. In this role, she reviews and approves flight requests, coordinates with travel partners, supports program reporting, and collaborates with partner organizations—including military hospitals, hospice care centers, and law enforcement agencies—to ensure seamless and compassionate support for those in need.

Before joining Luke’s Wings, Mackenzie spent several years working in the field of education, where she built a strong foundation in program coordination, student support, and inclusive practices. Most recently, she served as an Education Specialist, leading special education assessments, facilitating individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting cross-functional teams to promote academic and behavioral growth. Her prior roles in both New Jersey and California focused on delivering targeted interventions, collaborating with families, and fostering equitable, student-centered environments.

In addition to her professional work, Mackenzie brings extensive volunteer leadership experience, particularly in support of military families and individuals with special needs. For the last several years, she has overseen key aspects of an annual family camp that supports individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, coordinating inclusive programming and providing meaningful respite and community. While living in San Diego, she also founded and led a military ministry support group at her local parish, offering fellowship and support for military-connected individuals. Her broader volunteer work includes mentoring youth, coordinating service projects, and supporting faith-based outreach programs.

As a military spouse with a deep personal connection to the military community and a lifelong passion for service, Mackenzie is proud to support Luke’s Wings’ mission of keeping families connected during times of healing and recovery. She understands firsthand the power of family presence and is honored to play a role in reuniting loved ones when they are needed most.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Luke’s Wings Website

Delta Sky Miles Contribution

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor learning path, Self-Care for Caregivers. Learn how you can prevent burnout and care for yourself throughout your caregiving journey. After completing all of the courses in this series, you'll receive a "Self-care for Caregivers" digital badge to share on social media and highlight your learning journey.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/bundles/self-care-for-caregivers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM246 – Lesa Shaw – PsychArmor Native and Tribal Advisory Board BTM246 – Lesa Shaw – PsychArmor Native and Tribal Advisory Board full f0a2dd7d-e911-4342-aafe-d892b4c3e875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59adea3b Show Summary

with Lesa Shaw, an experienced Indigenous consultant and community leader with more than 30 years of service across Tribal, federal, state, and municipal sectors. Lesa and I talk about PsychArmor’s effort to develop training materials through their effort supporting Native American and Alaska Native Veterans and Service Members. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lesa Shaw is a tribal leader, public-health consultant, and advocate dedicated to improving health outcomes for Native and Tribal communities, especially Native American veterans. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. 

Over her career, Lesa has held multiple roles across federal, state, tribal, and local government. She has served as a contracting officer and practice manager with the Indian Health Service, worked as a health-policy analyst for tribes, and served as a municipal-level elected official in the city of Shawnee at the request of the central tribes. 

In tribal service, Lesa has worked to bridge cultural traditions and modern health policy — advocating for culturally respectful care that honors tribal identity and heritage while addressing systemic inequalities in access to care. 

More recently, she has been part of the advisory committee of PsychArmor ’s Native American & Alaska Native Veterans Health & Wellness initiative — helping guide efforts to make veteran care more culturally informed and supportive of Native and Tribal peoples. 

Lesa remains deeply committed to amplifying the voices of Native veterans and their families, building trust between tribal communities and federal care systems, and laying the groundwork for long-term, culturally grounded health equity.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

BTM214 – Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank

BTM 220 – CSM(R) Julia Kelly

BTM222 – Dean Dauphinais

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

with Lesa Shaw, an experienced Indigenous consultant and community leader with more than 30 years of service across Tribal, federal, state, and municipal sectors. Lesa and I talk about PsychArmor’s effort to develop training materials through their effort supporting Native American and Alaska Native Veterans and Service Members. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lesa Shaw is a tribal leader, public-health consultant, and advocate dedicated to improving health outcomes for Native and Tribal communities, especially Native American veterans. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. 

Over her career, Lesa has held multiple roles across federal, state, tribal, and local government. She has served as a contracting officer and practice manager with the Indian Health Service, worked as a health-policy analyst for tribes, and served as a municipal-level elected official in the city of Shawnee at the request of the central tribes. 

In tribal service, Lesa has worked to bridge cultural traditions and modern health policy — advocating for culturally respectful care that honors tribal identity and heritage while addressing systemic inequalities in access to care. 

More recently, she has been part of the advisory committee of PsychArmor ’s Native American & Alaska Native Veterans Health & Wellness initiative — helping guide efforts to make veteran care more culturally informed and supportive of Native and Tribal peoples. 

Lesa remains deeply committed to amplifying the voices of Native veterans and their families, building trust between tribal communities and federal care systems, and laying the groundwork for long-term, culturally grounded health equity.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

BTM214 – Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank

BTM 220 – CSM(R) Julia Kelly

BTM222 – Dean Dauphinais

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2014 Show Summary

with Lesa Shaw, an experienced Indigenous consultant and community leader with more than 30 years of service across Tribal, federal, state, and municipal sectors. Lesa and I talk about PsychArmor’s effort to develop training materials through their effort supporting Native American and Alaska Native Veterans and Service Members. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lesa Shaw is a tribal leader, public-health consultant, and advocate dedicated to improving health outcomes for Native and Tribal communities, especially Native American veterans. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. 

Over her career, Lesa has held multiple roles across federal, state, tribal, and local government. She has served as a contracting officer and practice manager with the Indian Health Service, worked as a health-policy analyst for tribes, and served as a municipal-level elected official in the city of Shawnee at the request of the central tribes. 

In tribal service, Lesa has worked to bridge cultural traditions and modern health policy — advocating for culturally respectful care that honors tribal identity and heritage while addressing systemic inequalities in access to care. 

More recently, she has been part of the advisory committee of PsychArmor ’s Native American & Alaska Native Veterans Health & Wellness initiative — helping guide efforts to make veteran care more culturally informed and supportive of Native and Tribal peoples. 

Lesa remains deeply committed to amplifying the voices of Native veterans and their families, building trust between tribal communities and federal care systems, and laying the groundwork for long-term, culturally grounded health equity.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

BTM214 – Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank

BTM 220 – CSM(R) Julia Kelly

BTM222 – Dean Dauphinais

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM245 – Bob Delaney – Posttraumatic Stress BTM245 – Bob Delaney – Posttraumatic Stress full 9bce8416-f29b-431d-b593-9f310cad7341 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ad2660 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Bob Delaney, a mental health advocate who has also had a full life: a college basketball player, a new jersey state trooper who went undercover in some of the biggest Mob families in new jersey, and his role as a high-profile NBA referee. Bob’s insights have been sought after by senior military leadership to speak to troops about mental health and posttraumatic stress. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Bob Delaney is an NBA Cares Ambassador and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Advisor for Officiating Development. He served as the NBA's Vice President of Referee Operations and Director of Officials, after 25 seasons as an NBA referee. Prior to his career in professional basketball, Delaney was a highly decorated New Jersey State Trooper who went undercover to infiltrate the mafia; causing his post-traumatic stress journey. Delaney's firsthand experiences coupled with a passion to better understand mental health make him an expert on the subject. His efforts to educate and bring attention to the topic of post-traumatic stress have entailed visits to military troops around the world, including multiple trips to Afghanistan and Iraq. Described by retired General Robert Brown, U.S. Army Four Star Commander of the Pacific, as the "person who related to soldiers better than any visitor I have seen in my 36 years in the military," Delaney authored a book on the topic, Surviving the Shadows: A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress. He is also the author of Covert: My Life Infiltrating the Mob. His most recent book - Heroes are Human...Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Frontlines shares the emotional toll on our healthcare community as they fought an invisible enemy. He has been the subject of numerous media articles and shows including Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN. Delaney is with the University South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education Office as Lead Instructor for Trauma Awareness, Resilience, Selfcare programs.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Bob Delaney’s Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Bob Delaney, a mental health advocate who has also had a full life: a college basketball player, a new jersey state trooper who went undercover in some of the biggest Mob families in new jersey, and his role as a high-profile NBA referee. Bob’s insights have been sought after by senior military leadership to speak to troops about mental health and posttraumatic stress. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Bob Delaney is an NBA Cares Ambassador and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Advisor for Officiating Development. He served as the NBA's Vice President of Referee Operations and Director of Officials, after 25 seasons as an NBA referee. Prior to his career in professional basketball, Delaney was a highly decorated New Jersey State Trooper who went undercover to infiltrate the mafia; causing his post-traumatic stress journey. Delaney's firsthand experiences coupled with a passion to better understand mental health make him an expert on the subject. His efforts to educate and bring attention to the topic of post-traumatic stress have entailed visits to military troops around the world, including multiple trips to Afghanistan and Iraq. Described by retired General Robert Brown, U.S. Army Four Star Commander of the Pacific, as the "person who related to soldiers better than any visitor I have seen in my 36 years in the military," Delaney authored a book on the topic, Surviving the Shadows: A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress. He is also the author of Covert: My Life Infiltrating the Mob. His most recent book - Heroes are Human...Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Frontlines shares the emotional toll on our healthcare community as they fought an invisible enemy. He has been the subject of numerous media articles and shows including Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN. Delaney is with the University South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education Office as Lead Instructor for Trauma Awareness, Resilience, Selfcare programs.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Bob Delaney’s Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2023 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Bob Delaney, a mental health advocate who has also had a full life: a college basketball player, a new jersey state trooper who went undercover in some of the biggest Mob families in new jersey, and his role as a high-profile NBA referee. Bob’s insights have been sought after by senior military leadership to speak to troops about mental health and posttraumatic stress. 

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About Today’s Guest

Bob Delaney is an NBA Cares Ambassador and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Advisor for Officiating Development. He served as the NBA's Vice President of Referee Operations and Director of Officials, after 25 seasons as an NBA referee. Prior to his career in professional basketball, Delaney was a highly decorated New Jersey State Trooper who went undercover to infiltrate the mafia; causing his post-traumatic stress journey. Delaney's firsthand experiences coupled with a passion to better understand mental health make him an expert on the subject. His efforts to educate and bring attention to the topic of post-traumatic stress have entailed visits to military troops around the world, including multiple trips to Afghanistan and Iraq. Described by retired General Robert Brown, U.S. Army Four Star Commander of the Pacific, as the "person who related to soldiers better than any visitor I have seen in my 36 years in the military," Delaney authored a book on the topic, Surviving the Shadows: A Journey of Hope into Post Traumatic Stress. He is also the author of Covert: My Life Infiltrating the Mob. His most recent book - Heroes are Human...Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Frontlines shares the emotional toll on our healthcare community as they fought an invisible enemy. He has been the subject of numerous media articles and shows including Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN. Delaney is with the University South Florida Corporate Training and Professional Education Office as Lead Instructor for Trauma Awareness, Resilience, Selfcare programs.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Bob Delaney’s Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Natalie Elliott Handy, a caregiver for her husband and mother and co-host of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast. During our conversation, we share the commitment that she and her sister have to highlighting and supporting military connected caregivers. 

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About Today’s Guest

Natalie is someone who genuinely loves people. She has a natural passion for meeting new faces, staying closely connected with family, friends, and colleagues, and, most of all, helping others. Anyone who knows her will readily say, “Natalie doesn’t know a stranger.” It’s simply who she has always been.

Raised in her family’s hardware store, Natalie learned early how to engage customers — and how to count change — by talking to everyone who walked through the door. At church, she was the first to volunteer to sing, recite Bible verses in “big church,” and attend every youth activity, especially lock-ins. In school, her teachers often placed her in the front row to help minimize “distractions,” because she was, without a doubt, a social butterfly.

Those gifts — her ability to connect, her quick wit, and her desire to support others — naturally led her into leadership roles throughout her career in the mental health field. She married young at 21 and, many years later, again at 39. She often describes her first marriage as a light-hearted “practice run” with someone kind, but not Jason, the partner she shares her life with today.

From the outside, Natalie’s life looked picture-perfect: a fulfilling job, a loving husband, a close-knit support system, and of course, her beloved dogs. But behind the scenes, she was burning the candle at both ends — working 12-hour days, six days a week, answering every request with, “No problem. Happy to help.”

Everything shifted when Jason was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022. In the midst of that crisis, Natalie confronted the truth that she couldn’t keep living at that pace. During those darkest moments, she reconnected with her faith and, through that, rediscovered her true self. She learned to acknowledge her imperfections and, more importantly, to love herself fully — flaws and all.

Today, Natalie has reordered her life with clear priorities: God, herself, Jason, family and friends, and then work. She says “no” far more often, seeks silver linings in difficult moments, and is grateful for the journey that led her to live God’s plan instead of her own. She embraces the mantra of being “perfectly imperfect.”

Her mission is simple: to share stories and experiences that inspire, uplift, and — whenever possible — spark a little laughter. She strives to encourage others to be true to themselves while supporting the people they love. And along the way, she fully intends to keep making new friends.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Website

2024 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

2023 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

Natalie Elliott Handy, a caregiver for her husband and mother and co-host of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast. During our conversation, we share the commitment that she and her sister have to highlighting and supporting military connected caregivers. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Natalie is someone who genuinely loves people. She has a natural passion for meeting new faces, staying closely connected with family, friends, and colleagues, and, most of all, helping others. Anyone who knows her will readily say, “Natalie doesn’t know a stranger.” It’s simply who she has always been.

Raised in her family’s hardware store, Natalie learned early how to engage customers — and how to count change — by talking to everyone who walked through the door. At church, she was the first to volunteer to sing, recite Bible verses in “big church,” and attend every youth activity, especially lock-ins. In school, her teachers often placed her in the front row to help minimize “distractions,” because she was, without a doubt, a social butterfly.

Those gifts — her ability to connect, her quick wit, and her desire to support others — naturally led her into leadership roles throughout her career in the mental health field. She married young at 21 and, many years later, again at 39. She often describes her first marriage as a light-hearted “practice run” with someone kind, but not Jason, the partner she shares her life with today.

From the outside, Natalie’s life looked picture-perfect: a fulfilling job, a loving husband, a close-knit support system, and of course, her beloved dogs. But behind the scenes, she was burning the candle at both ends — working 12-hour days, six days a week, answering every request with, “No problem. Happy to help.”

Everything shifted when Jason was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022. In the midst of that crisis, Natalie confronted the truth that she couldn’t keep living at that pace. During those darkest moments, she reconnected with her faith and, through that, rediscovered her true self. She learned to acknowledge her imperfections and, more importantly, to love herself fully — flaws and all.

Today, Natalie has reordered her life with clear priorities: God, herself, Jason, family and friends, and then work. She says “no” far more often, seeks silver linings in difficult moments, and is grateful for the journey that led her to live God’s plan instead of her own. She embraces the mantra of being “perfectly imperfect.”

Her mission is simple: to share stories and experiences that inspire, uplift, and — whenever possible — spark a little laughter. She strives to encourage others to be true to themselves while supporting the people they love. And along the way, she fully intends to keep making new friends.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Website

2024 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

2023 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2108 Show Summary

Natalie Elliott Handy, a caregiver for her husband and mother and co-host of the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast. During our conversation, we share the commitment that she and her sister have to highlighting and supporting military connected caregivers. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Natalie is someone who genuinely loves people. She has a natural passion for meeting new faces, staying closely connected with family, friends, and colleagues, and, most of all, helping others. Anyone who knows her will readily say, “Natalie doesn’t know a stranger.” It’s simply who she has always been.

Raised in her family’s hardware store, Natalie learned early how to engage customers — and how to count change — by talking to everyone who walked through the door. At church, she was the first to volunteer to sing, recite Bible verses in “big church,” and attend every youth activity, especially lock-ins. In school, her teachers often placed her in the front row to help minimize “distractions,” because she was, without a doubt, a social butterfly.

Those gifts — her ability to connect, her quick wit, and her desire to support others — naturally led her into leadership roles throughout her career in the mental health field. She married young at 21 and, many years later, again at 39. She often describes her first marriage as a light-hearted “practice run” with someone kind, but not Jason, the partner she shares her life with today.

From the outside, Natalie’s life looked picture-perfect: a fulfilling job, a loving husband, a close-knit support system, and of course, her beloved dogs. But behind the scenes, she was burning the candle at both ends — working 12-hour days, six days a week, answering every request with, “No problem. Happy to help.”

Everything shifted when Jason was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022. In the midst of that crisis, Natalie confronted the truth that she couldn’t keep living at that pace. During those darkest moments, she reconnected with her faith and, through that, rediscovered her true self. She learned to acknowledge her imperfections and, more importantly, to love herself fully — flaws and all.

Today, Natalie has reordered her life with clear priorities: God, herself, Jason, family and friends, and then work. She says “no” far more often, seeks silver linings in difficult moments, and is grateful for the journey that led her to live God’s plan instead of her own. She embraces the mantra of being “perfectly imperfect.”

Her mission is simple: to share stories and experiences that inspire, uplift, and — whenever possible — spark a little laughter. She strives to encourage others to be true to themselves while supporting the people they love. And along the way, she fully intends to keep making new friends.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Website

2024 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

2023 Heroes Caring for Heroes series

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course course Understanding the VA for Caregivers. This course helps caregivers navigate and better utilize the services of the VA – the largest integrated healthcare system in the country. The content for this course was developed collaboratively with a working group of various VA Departments.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/understanding-the-va-for-caregivers-2

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM243 – David Boone BTM243 – David Boone full c46d5f19-5029-40db-9810-4b8527407e0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/32d7d28f Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran David Boone, a retired Rear Admiral and President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council or SDMAC. SDMAC is a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the service members, veterans, and their families in the greater San Diego region. 

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About Today’s Guest

San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) President and CEO David Boone is the CEO of SDMAC (sdmac.org) which is a nonprofit that advocates, informs and connects the San Diego military with the community, industry and civic leaders. Previously, he provided consulting services for a wide portfolio of clients in the engineering and construction industry. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for Michael Baker International responsible for both public and private sector development in the consultant and engineering industry from highway and bridges to water, construction services and planning. Prior to that, he was President of CB&I Federal Services and its successor organization, APTIM Government Services. He joined the CB&I team in December 2013 following a 30 year career in the Navy. He began in Strategic Development, and Business Development then promoted to Chief Operating Officer and then President in the Federal sector of Engineering and Construction, Environmental Services, Energy and Base Operating Services.

Mr. Boone retired from the US Navy in 2013 as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral. His last active duty assignment was the Director of Shore Readiness where he was responsible for overseeing facilities and energy funding and policy for 70 bases worldwide – a $9 billion annual budget. His tours as Commanding Officer included Underwater Construction TEAM ONE (Seabees), NAVFAC MARIANAS (Guam), and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.

Raised in Yokohama, Japan, high school in Oregon, Mr. Boone first attended the University of Oregon and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. He then transferred and graduated from Cal Poly SLO in Civil Engineering with Masters degrees in Coastal Engineering and Construction Management from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a registered professional engineer (Virginia and Florida). He was a Navy contracting officer, a Navy Diver, and maintains a TOP SECRET security classification. He received numerous personal Navy awards, including the Nippon Zenkokai Award from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan. He is currently a member of the Industry Leaders Council with ASCE Industry Leaders Council | ASCE.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

San Diego Military Advisory Council

San Diego Emergency Action Group

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

   

You can find a link to the resource our show notes 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran David Boone, a retired Rear Admiral and President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council or SDMAC. SDMAC is a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the service members, veterans, and their families in the greater San Diego region. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) President and CEO David Boone is the CEO of SDMAC (sdmac.org) which is a nonprofit that advocates, informs and connects the San Diego military with the community, industry and civic leaders. Previously, he provided consulting services for a wide portfolio of clients in the engineering and construction industry. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for Michael Baker International responsible for both public and private sector development in the consultant and engineering industry from highway and bridges to water, construction services and planning. Prior to that, he was President of CB&I Federal Services and its successor organization, APTIM Government Services. He joined the CB&I team in December 2013 following a 30 year career in the Navy. He began in Strategic Development, and Business Development then promoted to Chief Operating Officer and then President in the Federal sector of Engineering and Construction, Environmental Services, Energy and Base Operating Services.

Mr. Boone retired from the US Navy in 2013 as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral. His last active duty assignment was the Director of Shore Readiness where he was responsible for overseeing facilities and energy funding and policy for 70 bases worldwide – a $9 billion annual budget. His tours as Commanding Officer included Underwater Construction TEAM ONE (Seabees), NAVFAC MARIANAS (Guam), and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.

Raised in Yokohama, Japan, high school in Oregon, Mr. Boone first attended the University of Oregon and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. He then transferred and graduated from Cal Poly SLO in Civil Engineering with Masters degrees in Coastal Engineering and Construction Management from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a registered professional engineer (Virginia and Florida). He was a Navy contracting officer, a Navy Diver, and maintains a TOP SECRET security classification. He received numerous personal Navy awards, including the Nippon Zenkokai Award from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan. He is currently a member of the Industry Leaders Council with ASCE Industry Leaders Council | ASCE.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

San Diego Military Advisory Council

San Diego Emergency Action Group

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

   

You can find a link to the resource our show notes 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1052 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran David Boone, a retired Rear Admiral and President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council or SDMAC. SDMAC is a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the service members, veterans, and their families in the greater San Diego region. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) President and CEO David Boone is the CEO of SDMAC (sdmac.org) which is a nonprofit that advocates, informs and connects the San Diego military with the community, industry and civic leaders. Previously, he provided consulting services for a wide portfolio of clients in the engineering and construction industry. He was the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for Michael Baker International responsible for both public and private sector development in the consultant and engineering industry from highway and bridges to water, construction services and planning. Prior to that, he was President of CB&I Federal Services and its successor organization, APTIM Government Services. He joined the CB&I team in December 2013 following a 30 year career in the Navy. He began in Strategic Development, and Business Development then promoted to Chief Operating Officer and then President in the Federal sector of Engineering and Construction, Environmental Services, Energy and Base Operating Services.

Mr. Boone retired from the US Navy in 2013 as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral. His last active duty assignment was the Director of Shore Readiness where he was responsible for overseeing facilities and energy funding and policy for 70 bases worldwide – a $9 billion annual budget. His tours as Commanding Officer included Underwater Construction TEAM ONE (Seabees), NAVFAC MARIANAS (Guam), and NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.

Raised in Yokohama, Japan, high school in Oregon, Mr. Boone first attended the University of Oregon and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. He then transferred and graduated from Cal Poly SLO in Civil Engineering with Masters degrees in Coastal Engineering and Construction Management from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a registered professional engineer (Virginia and Florida). He was a Navy contracting officer, a Navy Diver, and maintains a TOP SECRET security classification. He received numerous personal Navy awards, including the Nippon Zenkokai Award from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan. He is currently a member of the Industry Leaders Council with ASCE Industry Leaders Council | ASCE.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

San Diego Military Advisory Council

San Diego Emergency Action Group

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

   

You can find a link to the resource our show notes 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

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Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling and Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

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About Today’s Guest

Jaymes Poling is a former infantry leader in the 82nd Airborne Division who served three years in Afghanistan. After coming home, he turned to writing to make sense of his experience, which led to the creation of Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

He’s since become a speaker and mental health advocate, working with veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors across the country. Through hundreds of engagements nationwide, Jaymes brings a raw, honest voice to conversations about leadership, community, and post-traumatic growth.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Modern Warrior Live Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen, and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces the four main types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

   

 Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling and Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Jaymes Poling is a former infantry leader in the 82nd Airborne Division who served three years in Afghanistan. After coming home, he turned to writing to make sense of his experience, which led to the creation of Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

He’s since become a speaker and mental health advocate, working with veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors across the country. Through hundreds of engagements nationwide, Jaymes brings a raw, honest voice to conversations about leadership, community, and post-traumatic growth.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Modern Warrior Live Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen, and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces the four main types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

   

 Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1950 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling and Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Jaymes Poling is a former infantry leader in the 82nd Airborne Division who served three years in Afghanistan. After coming home, he turned to writing to make sense of his experience, which led to the creation of Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.

He’s since become a speaker and mental health advocate, working with veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors across the country. Through hundreds of engagements nationwide, Jaymes brings a raw, honest voice to conversations about leadership, community, and post-traumatic growth.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Modern Warrior Live Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen, and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces the four main types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

   

 Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM240 – Dr Ed Tick – Soul Healing for Veterans BTM240 – Dr Ed Tick – Soul Healing for Veterans full 6ad370f2-fc26-4710-af2b-4af0e2fd96d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d043a9ce Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr Ed Tick, internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. 

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About Today’s Guest

Edward Tick, PhD is a nonfiction writer and poet. He is a transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant and international journey guide.

 

Dr. Tick has been working to heal the invisible wounds of war and violent trauma for over forty years. He is honored for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic, and community-based healing of veterans and other survivors of severe violence who suffer Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. He has published breakthrough books in this field, including the award-winning War and the Soul. His work introduced the ancient concept of soul wounding and how to heal it to our modern military, veteran and trauma studies worlds.

 

Dr. Tick is an internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. For four decades he has conducted trainings, retreats and workshops across the country and overseas. He has trained staff, taught and worked with wounded warriors at major Department of Defense and Veteran Administration facilities and at colleges, universities, hospitals, health care and community centers across the country and overseas. Defense Dept. and VA facilities use his pioneering work and he has served as the US military's subject matter expert trainer on PTSD and Moral Injury for the past decade. Ed cofounded the nonprofit Soldier's Heart, Inc. with his partner Kate Dahlstedt and for 13 years served as its director from their national offices in Troy, New York. He now consults internationally on these issues.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Tick’s Web Site

Books by Dr. Tick 

Close Encounters in War Journal  

Healing a Soldier’s Heart on PBS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode on the topic of Moral Injury, episode 188 with Dr. Shira Maguen. In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Moral Injury as well as how the clinical community have come to understand the concept. 

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-shira-maguen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr Ed Tick, internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Edward Tick, PhD is a nonfiction writer and poet. He is a transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant and international journey guide.

 

Dr. Tick has been working to heal the invisible wounds of war and violent trauma for over forty years. He is honored for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic, and community-based healing of veterans and other survivors of severe violence who suffer Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. He has published breakthrough books in this field, including the award-winning War and the Soul. His work introduced the ancient concept of soul wounding and how to heal it to our modern military, veteran and trauma studies worlds.

 

Dr. Tick is an internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. For four decades he has conducted trainings, retreats and workshops across the country and overseas. He has trained staff, taught and worked with wounded warriors at major Department of Defense and Veteran Administration facilities and at colleges, universities, hospitals, health care and community centers across the country and overseas. Defense Dept. and VA facilities use his pioneering work and he has served as the US military's subject matter expert trainer on PTSD and Moral Injury for the past decade. Ed cofounded the nonprofit Soldier's Heart, Inc. with his partner Kate Dahlstedt and for 13 years served as its director from their national offices in Troy, New York. He now consults internationally on these issues.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Tick’s Web Site

Books by Dr. Tick 

Close Encounters in War Journal  

Healing a Soldier’s Heart on PBS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode on the topic of Moral Injury, episode 188 with Dr. Shira Maguen. In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Moral Injury as well as how the clinical community have come to understand the concept. 

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-shira-maguen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2199 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr Ed Tick, internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Edward Tick, PhD is a nonfiction writer and poet. He is a transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant and international journey guide.

 

Dr. Tick has been working to heal the invisible wounds of war and violent trauma for over forty years. He is honored for his groundbreaking work in the spiritual, holistic, and community-based healing of veterans and other survivors of severe violence who suffer Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. He has published breakthrough books in this field, including the award-winning War and the Soul. His work introduced the ancient concept of soul wounding and how to heal it to our modern military, veteran and trauma studies worlds.

 

Dr. Tick is an internationally recognized educator, author and expert on the military, veterans, PTSD, Viet Nam, and the psychology, spirituality and history of global trauma, warrior traditions, and military-related issues. For four decades he has conducted trainings, retreats and workshops across the country and overseas. He has trained staff, taught and worked with wounded warriors at major Department of Defense and Veteran Administration facilities and at colleges, universities, hospitals, health care and community centers across the country and overseas. Defense Dept. and VA facilities use his pioneering work and he has served as the US military's subject matter expert trainer on PTSD and Moral Injury for the past decade. Ed cofounded the nonprofit Soldier's Heart, Inc. with his partner Kate Dahlstedt and for 13 years served as its director from their national offices in Troy, New York. He now consults internationally on these issues.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Tick’s Web Site

Books by Dr. Tick 

Close Encounters in War Journal  

Healing a Soldier’s Heart on PBS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode on the topic of Moral Injury, episode 188 with Dr. Shira Maguen. In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Moral Injury as well as how the clinical community have come to understand the concept. 

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-shira-maguen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM239 – Dr Kristin Saboe – MCON and Veterans in the Workforce BTM239 – Dr Kristin Saboe – MCON and Veterans in the Workforce full 55b7c486-f678-478f-bd80-9f0470f54359 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e86afd6 Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

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About Today’s Guest

Kristin Saboe, PhD, is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist that uses science and research to drive large-scale impact at the intersection of strategy, policy, and research. She is the Head of Employee Voice at Google, a professor at Georgetown University, and a U.S. Army Reserve futures innovation officer. Dr. Saboe previously led Employee Listening, Research, and Strategy at The Boeing Company. In this role she authored and led Boeing’s talent strategy for veterans and military connected employees. Prior to this, she served as an Army Research Psychologist establishing strategy and policy for performance optimization, analytics, and talent management. 

She holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and the Society for Military Psychology. She received the early career award from both the Society for Military Psychology and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology and was recognized for her leadership impact by the President George W Bush Institute in 2019. She is co-editor of the book Military Veterans Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader and provides pro bono support leading Government Relations and Advocacy for the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, as founding board member of the Military Psychology Foundation, and for several nonprofits.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode in this MCON series, episode 236 with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

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About Today’s Guest

Kristin Saboe, PhD, is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist that uses science and research to drive large-scale impact at the intersection of strategy, policy, and research. She is the Head of Employee Voice at Google, a professor at Georgetown University, and a U.S. Army Reserve futures innovation officer. Dr. Saboe previously led Employee Listening, Research, and Strategy at The Boeing Company. In this role she authored and led Boeing’s talent strategy for veterans and military connected employees. Prior to this, she served as an Army Research Psychologist establishing strategy and policy for performance optimization, analytics, and talent management. 

She holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and the Society for Military Psychology. She received the early career award from both the Society for Military Psychology and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology and was recognized for her leadership impact by the President George W Bush Institute in 2019. She is co-editor of the book Military Veterans Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader and provides pro bono support leading Government Relations and Advocacy for the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, as founding board member of the Military Psychology Foundation, and for several nonprofits.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode in this MCON series, episode 236 with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2145 Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kristin Saboe, PhD, is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist that uses science and research to drive large-scale impact at the intersection of strategy, policy, and research. She is the Head of Employee Voice at Google, a professor at Georgetown University, and a U.S. Army Reserve futures innovation officer. Dr. Saboe previously led Employee Listening, Research, and Strategy at The Boeing Company. In this role she authored and led Boeing’s talent strategy for veterans and military connected employees. Prior to this, she served as an Army Research Psychologist establishing strategy and policy for performance optimization, analytics, and talent management. 

She holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and the Society for Military Psychology. She received the early career award from both the Society for Military Psychology and the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology and was recognized for her leadership impact by the President George W Bush Institute in 2019. She is co-editor of the book Military Veterans Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader and provides pro bono support leading Government Relations and Advocacy for the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, as founding board member of the Military Psychology Foundation, and for several nonprofits.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Military Veteran Employment: A Guide for the Data-Driven Leader

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode in this MCON series, episode 236 with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/chris-jachemic

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kathleen Ellertson is the dedicated Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute (VAI). Inspired by her father, an Army Air Forces Veteran and WWII Bronze Star Medal recipient, Kathleen has channeled her lifelong passion for the arts into a mission to honor veterans through creative expression. With a BFA in Art History and years of experience curating veteran art exhibits, including a notable year-long exhibit at the Pentagon, Kathleen has established VAI as a platform for veterans to showcase their work both online and in local galleries. Since its inception in 2019, VAI has not only hosted numerous art exhibitions but has also cultivated a nurturing community where veteran artists can share their stories and find solace. Kathleen's unwavering dedication to giving back to the veteran community continues to drive her work, making a meaningful impact through art and advocacy.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veteran Art Institute Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Telling Your Story. Your experience in the United States military is one only you can tell and it’s up to you how much you choose to share with others. In this course, four Veterans share their personal stories and offer insight.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kathleen Ellertson is the dedicated Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute (VAI). Inspired by her father, an Army Air Forces Veteran and WWII Bronze Star Medal recipient, Kathleen has channeled her lifelong passion for the arts into a mission to honor veterans through creative expression. With a BFA in Art History and years of experience curating veteran art exhibits, including a notable year-long exhibit at the Pentagon, Kathleen has established VAI as a platform for veterans to showcase their work both online and in local galleries. Since its inception in 2019, VAI has not only hosted numerous art exhibitions but has also cultivated a nurturing community where veteran artists can share their stories and find solace. Kathleen's unwavering dedication to giving back to the veteran community continues to drive her work, making a meaningful impact through art and advocacy.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veteran Art Institute Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Telling Your Story. Your experience in the United States military is one only you can tell and it’s up to you how much you choose to share with others. In this course, four Veterans share their personal stories and offer insight.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1730 Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Kathleen Ellertson, the Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute. The Veteran Art Institute is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to honoring and empowering active-duty military and veterans through the arts.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kathleen Ellertson is the dedicated Founder and President of the Veteran Art Institute (VAI). Inspired by her father, an Army Air Forces Veteran and WWII Bronze Star Medal recipient, Kathleen has channeled her lifelong passion for the arts into a mission to honor veterans through creative expression. With a BFA in Art History and years of experience curating veteran art exhibits, including a notable year-long exhibit at the Pentagon, Kathleen has established VAI as a platform for veterans to showcase their work both online and in local galleries. Since its inception in 2019, VAI has not only hosted numerous art exhibitions but has also cultivated a nurturing community where veteran artists can share their stories and find solace. Kathleen's unwavering dedication to giving back to the veteran community continues to drive her work, making a meaningful impact through art and advocacy.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Veteran Art Institute Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Telling Your Story. Your experience in the United States military is one only you can tell and it’s up to you how much you choose to share with others. In this course, four Veterans share their personal stories and offer insight.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM237 – Jenna Pryor – Humana’s The Debrief Podcast BTM237 – Jenna Pryor – Humana’s The Debrief Podcast full 464f6d39-73aa-4bce-b5a3-e65bb1b5defa https://share.transistor.fm/s/34804b60 Show Summary

featuring a conversation with PsychArmor’s own Jenna Pryor, Vice President of Partnerships, and the Co-Hosts of Humana Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Donny Distler and Leigh Barnett. Donny and Leigh have a great conversation about how PsychArmor’s courses can support Suicide Prevention and greater awareness of military culture in the health provider community.  

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

This week’s episode is a replay of a conversation with PsychArmor’s Vice President of Partnerships, Jenna Pryor, and the Co-Hosts of Human Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Leigh Ann Barnett and Donnie Distler. Leigh Ann is a military family member who serves as an SNP Care Management and Case Manager with Humana, and Donnie is a Navy Veteran and Senior Acquisition Integration Professional with Humana. The Debrief Podcast is a series that is produced on behalf of Humana’s SALUTE network resource group for Humana staff that have a military and veteran affiliation. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Humana’s SALUTE Network Resource Group

VA S.A.V.E. Training

15 Things Veterans Want You to Know

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. course. In collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on X

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

featuring a conversation with PsychArmor’s own Jenna Pryor, Vice President of Partnerships, and the Co-Hosts of Humana Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Donny Distler and Leigh Barnett. Donny and Leigh have a great conversation about how PsychArmor’s courses can support Suicide Prevention and greater awareness of military culture in the health provider community.  

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

This week’s episode is a replay of a conversation with PsychArmor’s Vice President of Partnerships, Jenna Pryor, and the Co-Hosts of Human Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Leigh Ann Barnett and Donnie Distler. Leigh Ann is a military family member who serves as an SNP Care Management and Case Manager with Humana, and Donnie is a Navy Veteran and Senior Acquisition Integration Professional with Humana. The Debrief Podcast is a series that is produced on behalf of Humana’s SALUTE network resource group for Humana staff that have a military and veteran affiliation. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Humana’s SALUTE Network Resource Group

VA S.A.V.E. Training

15 Things Veterans Want You to Know

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. course. In collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1752 Show Summary

featuring a conversation with PsychArmor’s own Jenna Pryor, Vice President of Partnerships, and the Co-Hosts of Humana Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Donny Distler and Leigh Barnett. Donny and Leigh have a great conversation about how PsychArmor’s courses can support Suicide Prevention and greater awareness of military culture in the health provider community.  

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

This week’s episode is a replay of a conversation with PsychArmor’s Vice President of Partnerships, Jenna Pryor, and the Co-Hosts of Human Radio’s The Debrief Podcast, Leigh Ann Barnett and Donnie Distler. Leigh Ann is a military family member who serves as an SNP Care Management and Case Manager with Humana, and Donnie is a Navy Veteran and Senior Acquisition Integration Professional with Humana. The Debrief Podcast is a series that is produced on behalf of Humana’s SALUTE network resource group for Humana staff that have a military and veteran affiliation. 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Humana’s SALUTE Network Resource Group

VA S.A.V.E. Training

15 Things Veterans Want You to Know

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. course. In collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

   

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-s-a-v-e

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM236 – Chris Jachimiec – Suicide Prevention and MCON BTM236 – Chris Jachimiec – Suicide Prevention and MCON full ffd6ff5e-1ca9-414e-9cf9-1b33c5892c41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3ed22a8 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor, and will be sharing his role at the upcoming event MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

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About Today’s Guest

Chris Jachimiec devoted 20 years to the United States Air Force, serving in critical leadership roles throughout his career. A veteran of Operation Southern Watch and the war in Afghanistan, he spent over 15 years stationed in Las Vegas, where he shaped the next generation of Airmen through mentorship and operational excellence. His dedication earned him three Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Force Commendation Medals, and the Air Force Achievement Medal, among numerous other accolades. He was also recognized as Air Combat Command First Sergeant of the Year (2016), the United States Air Force Warfare Center NCO of the Year (2012) and was a Distinguished Graduate at every level of Air Force Professional Military Education, demonstrating his leadership at the highest levels. 

After his medical retirement in 2020, Chris
transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support for
fellow service members. Following the tragic loss of his brother, a Marine
veteran, to suicide in 2017, he dedicated himself to mental health awareness
and suicide prevention. As a distinguished member of both the Governor’s and
Mayor’s Suicide Prevention Challenge teams, he works to create real change in
veteran mental health initiatives. His commitment to this cause also led him to
work with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), providing
compassionate support to military families dealing with loss. His advocacy
reached a national audience through his participation in the Ad Council’s
"Service Never Stops" campaign, which promotes responsible firearm
storage as a means of suicide prevention.  Chris currently provides lived
experience and subject matter expert support to a Department of Veteran’s
Affairs led suicide prevention pilot program. 

Beyond his advocacy, Chris is also a champion in
adaptive sports, competing in the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games,
where he claimed multiple gold medals. His resilience, both physically and
mentally, embodies the spirit of perseverance. Whether leading on the
battlefield, mentoring fellow veterans, or competing as an athlete, Chris
continues to demonstrate that service extends far beyond active duty; it is a
lifelong commitment to supporting others and strengthening the veteran
community.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Chris Jachemic on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a recently released episode as part of our MCON Series, episode 235 with Marine Corps veteran Melissa Hawkins. Melissa is a member of the board of advisors of MCON, and shares her perspective on the event.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-hawkins

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor, and will be sharing his role at the upcoming event MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Chris Jachimiec devoted 20 years to the United States Air Force, serving in critical leadership roles throughout his career. A veteran of Operation Southern Watch and the war in Afghanistan, he spent over 15 years stationed in Las Vegas, where he shaped the next generation of Airmen through mentorship and operational excellence. His dedication earned him three Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Force Commendation Medals, and the Air Force Achievement Medal, among numerous other accolades. He was also recognized as Air Combat Command First Sergeant of the Year (2016), the United States Air Force Warfare Center NCO of the Year (2012) and was a Distinguished Graduate at every level of Air Force Professional Military Education, demonstrating his leadership at the highest levels. 

After his medical retirement in 2020, Chris
transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support for
fellow service members. Following the tragic loss of his brother, a Marine
veteran, to suicide in 2017, he dedicated himself to mental health awareness
and suicide prevention. As a distinguished member of both the Governor’s and
Mayor’s Suicide Prevention Challenge teams, he works to create real change in
veteran mental health initiatives. His commitment to this cause also led him to
work with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), providing
compassionate support to military families dealing with loss. His advocacy
reached a national audience through his participation in the Ad Council’s
"Service Never Stops" campaign, which promotes responsible firearm
storage as a means of suicide prevention.  Chris currently provides lived
experience and subject matter expert support to a Department of Veteran’s
Affairs led suicide prevention pilot program. 

Beyond his advocacy, Chris is also a champion in
adaptive sports, competing in the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games,
where he claimed multiple gold medals. His resilience, both physically and
mentally, embodies the spirit of perseverance. Whether leading on the
battlefield, mentoring fellow veterans, or competing as an athlete, Chris
continues to demonstrate that service extends far beyond active duty; it is a
lifelong commitment to supporting others and strengthening the veteran
community.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Chris Jachemic on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a recently released episode as part of our MCON Series, episode 235 with Marine Corps veteran Melissa Hawkins. Melissa is a member of the board of advisors of MCON, and shares her perspective on the event.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-hawkins

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1996 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Air Force Veteran Chris Jachimiec, a dedicated speaker and proponent for suicide prevention based on his own experience as a suicide loss survivor, and will be sharing his role at the upcoming event MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Chris Jachimiec devoted 20 years to the United States Air Force, serving in critical leadership roles throughout his career. A veteran of Operation Southern Watch and the war in Afghanistan, he spent over 15 years stationed in Las Vegas, where he shaped the next generation of Airmen through mentorship and operational excellence. His dedication earned him three Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Force Commendation Medals, and the Air Force Achievement Medal, among numerous other accolades. He was also recognized as Air Combat Command First Sergeant of the Year (2016), the United States Air Force Warfare Center NCO of the Year (2012) and was a Distinguished Graduate at every level of Air Force Professional Military Education, demonstrating his leadership at the highest levels. 

After his medical retirement in 2020, Chris
transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support for
fellow service members. Following the tragic loss of his brother, a Marine
veteran, to suicide in 2017, he dedicated himself to mental health awareness
and suicide prevention. As a distinguished member of both the Governor’s and
Mayor’s Suicide Prevention Challenge teams, he works to create real change in
veteran mental health initiatives. His commitment to this cause also led him to
work with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), providing
compassionate support to military families dealing with loss. His advocacy
reached a national audience through his participation in the Ad Council’s
"Service Never Stops" campaign, which promotes responsible firearm
storage as a means of suicide prevention.  Chris currently provides lived
experience and subject matter expert support to a Department of Veteran’s
Affairs led suicide prevention pilot program. 

Beyond his advocacy, Chris is also a champion in
adaptive sports, competing in the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games,
where he claimed multiple gold medals. His resilience, both physically and
mentally, embodies the spirit of perseverance. Whether leading on the
battlefield, mentoring fellow veterans, or competing as an athlete, Chris
continues to demonstrate that service extends far beyond active duty; it is a
lifelong commitment to supporting others and strengthening the veteran
community.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Chris Jachemic on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a recently released episode as part of our MCON Series, episode 235 with Marine Corps veteran Melissa Hawkins. Melissa is a member of the board of advisors of MCON, and shares her perspective on the event.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-hawkins

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM235 – Melissa Hawkins – Wellness and MCON BTM235 – Melissa Hawkins – Wellness and MCON full 448ba6a9-96c1-45e6-82df-3bdfe1c67805 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d29348a Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Melissa Hawkins, a retired Sergeant Major and a seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete. We talk about her work as well as her role as a member of the Advisory Board of MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Hawkins’ legacy is one of optimizing the human mind, body, and spirit, for greatness. A seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete, Melissa has spent her entire adult life dedicated to enhancing the human body through injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human performance enhancement.

Her career took an extraordinary turn when she served, and subsequently retired from, the Marine Corps Reserve. Her last assignment as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Human Performance Branch allowed her to combine her two careers and play a pivotal role in optimizing the well-being and performance of the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Her commitment to ensuring that Marines not only operated at their peak physical condition, but also that of mental resilience, cognitive enhancement, and holistic well-being, solidified her reputation as a true advocate for human performance optimization.

Continuing her mission to push the boundaries of human capability, Melissa now works with the Optimizing the Human Weapon System program, where she utilizes her expertise to enhance the lethality and capabilities of today’s warfighters. Her work in this groundbreaking field is reshaping how we approach the future fight. With a keen understanding of the human body and a commitment to excellence, her tireless efforts continue to impact the lives of servicemen and women, as her commitment to those who serve, remains her top priority.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Melissa Hawkins on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode talking about MCON, Episode 223. In this episode, we talk with Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover-mcon

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Melissa Hawkins, a retired Sergeant Major and a seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete. We talk about her work as well as her role as a member of the Advisory Board of MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Hawkins’ legacy is one of optimizing the human mind, body, and spirit, for greatness. A seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete, Melissa has spent her entire adult life dedicated to enhancing the human body through injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human performance enhancement.

Her career took an extraordinary turn when she served, and subsequently retired from, the Marine Corps Reserve. Her last assignment as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Human Performance Branch allowed her to combine her two careers and play a pivotal role in optimizing the well-being and performance of the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Her commitment to ensuring that Marines not only operated at their peak physical condition, but also that of mental resilience, cognitive enhancement, and holistic well-being, solidified her reputation as a true advocate for human performance optimization.

Continuing her mission to push the boundaries of human capability, Melissa now works with the Optimizing the Human Weapon System program, where she utilizes her expertise to enhance the lethality and capabilities of today’s warfighters. Her work in this groundbreaking field is reshaping how we approach the future fight. With a keen understanding of the human body and a commitment to excellence, her tireless efforts continue to impact the lives of servicemen and women, as her commitment to those who serve, remains her top priority.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Melissa Hawkins on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode talking about MCON, Episode 223. In this episode, we talk with Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover-mcon

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1918 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Melissa Hawkins, a retired Sergeant Major and a seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete. We talk about her work as well as her role as a member of the Advisory Board of MCON, a live event in Las Vegas Nevada from October 23rd to October 26th, 2025

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Hawkins’ legacy is one of optimizing the human mind, body, and spirit, for greatness. A seasoned Physical Therapist with a specialization in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and the tactical athlete, Melissa has spent her entire adult life dedicated to enhancing the human body through injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human performance enhancement.

Her career took an extraordinary turn when she served, and subsequently retired from, the Marine Corps Reserve. Her last assignment as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Human Performance Branch allowed her to combine her two careers and play a pivotal role in optimizing the well-being and performance of the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Her commitment to ensuring that Marines not only operated at their peak physical condition, but also that of mental resilience, cognitive enhancement, and holistic well-being, solidified her reputation as a true advocate for human performance optimization.

Continuing her mission to push the boundaries of human capability, Melissa now works with the Optimizing the Human Weapon System program, where she utilizes her expertise to enhance the lethality and capabilities of today’s warfighters. Her work in this groundbreaking field is reshaping how we approach the future fight. With a keen understanding of the human body and a commitment to excellence, her tireless efforts continue to impact the lives of servicemen and women, as her commitment to those who serve, remains her top priority.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Melissa Hawkins on LinkedIn

MCON Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode talking about MCON, Episode 223. In this episode, we talk with Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover-mcon

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM234 – Lindsay Church and Ramon Salazar – PsychArmor’s LGBTQIA Community of Practice BTM234 – Lindsay Church and Ramon Salazar – PsychArmor’s LGBTQIA Community of Practice full 46766e29-9499-40c8-85a9-0c5d4d180418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c42a5fb1  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a session of the PsychArmor LGBTQIA Community of Practice with PsyhcArmor Instructional Designer Ramon Salazar and Lindsay Church, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America. PsychArmor’s Community of Practice (CoP) on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Veterans is a dedicated space designed to equip providers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources necessary to improve care for LGBTQIA+ Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Minority Vets Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/lgbtqia 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]>  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a session of the PsychArmor LGBTQIA Community of Practice with PsyhcArmor Instructional Designer Ramon Salazar and Lindsay Church, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America. PsychArmor’s Community of Practice (CoP) on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Veterans is a dedicated space designed to equip providers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources necessary to improve care for LGBTQIA+ Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Minority Vets Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/lgbtqia 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 3281  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a session of the PsychArmor LGBTQIA Community of Practice with PsyhcArmor Instructional Designer Ramon Salazar and Lindsay Church, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America. PsychArmor’s Community of Practice (CoP) on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Veterans is a dedicated space designed to equip providers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources necessary to improve care for LGBTQIA+ Veterans.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Minority Vets Website

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/lgbtqia 

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, an organization with a focus on improving financial wellness to address food insecurity, homelessness, mental health conditions, suicide, and other crises through counseling, education, and financial support for enlisted service members, veterans and their families.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, is a dedicated leader in the non-profit sector. She previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at Support The Enlisted Project before serving as the President of the USS Midway Foundation. With over two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development, particularly focused on underserved populations in San Diego. A proud graduate of California State University, Chico, Laura combines her passion for ethical leadership with her extensive expertise in strategic communications and project management.. Laura is actively involved in the community, serving on multiple boards and receiving accolades such as the San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award. Outside of her professional life, she is a committed mother and wife, drawing inspiration from her family and her father's service as a Vietnam veteran.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Support The Enlisted Project Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/tony-teravainen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, an organization with a focus on improving financial wellness to address food insecurity, homelessness, mental health conditions, suicide, and other crises through counseling, education, and financial support for enlisted service members, veterans and their families.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, is a dedicated leader in the non-profit sector. She previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at Support The Enlisted Project before serving as the President of the USS Midway Foundation. With over two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development, particularly focused on underserved populations in San Diego. A proud graduate of California State University, Chico, Laura combines her passion for ethical leadership with her extensive expertise in strategic communications and project management.. Laura is actively involved in the community, serving on multiple boards and receiving accolades such as the San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award. Outside of her professional life, she is a committed mother and wife, drawing inspiration from her family and her father's service as a Vietnam veteran.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Support The Enlisted Project Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/tony-teravainen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2089 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, an organization with a focus on improving financial wellness to address food insecurity, homelessness, mental health conditions, suicide, and other crises through counseling, education, and financial support for enlisted service members, veterans and their families.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, is a dedicated leader in the non-profit sector. She previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at Support The Enlisted Project before serving as the President of the USS Midway Foundation. With over two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development, particularly focused on underserved populations in San Diego. A proud graduate of California State University, Chico, Laura combines her passion for ethical leadership with her extensive expertise in strategic communications and project management.. Laura is actively involved in the community, serving on multiple boards and receiving accolades such as the San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award. Outside of her professional life, she is a committed mother and wife, drawing inspiration from her family and her father's service as a Vietnam veteran.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Support The Enlisted Project Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/tony-teravainen

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM232 – Dr Qwynn Galloway – Salazar – Ongoing Legacy of Service BTM232 – Dr Qwynn Galloway – Salazar – Ongoing Legacy of Service full 27c1a614-8ccd-42eb-97bc-bfad280c8698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1daa3756  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Transformation at PsychArmor and founder and CEO of In Their Honor, an organization that supports veterans and those who care for them through the end of life. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is a veteran of the United States Army (01-06) and spouse to a retired combat Veteran. Her work has spanned the last 20 years, supporting our Nation’s Military and Veteran communities. As the founder of In Their Honor, LLC, Qwynn serves as an End-of-Life Doula and Trainer. This Spring, she is slated to roll out state-specific training for End-of-Life Professionals supporting Veterans and their Caregivers; and training specifically geared towards the Veteran Caregiver community. In addition, serving as the Co-Principal Investigator of the Brooklyn College Veterans History Project, Qwynn conducts oral history interviews of Veterans, listening to how Veterans make meaning of their experiences and sharing with larger audiences. She believes, as a society, the way we make sense of the Veteran experience shapes the care and support future generations of Veterans receive.

While blending her heart work with her head work, her doctoral dissertation entitled “Post-9/11 Women Veterans’ Experiences Transitioning Into the Civilian Workforce” landed her the opportunity to serve as a qualitative researcher for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), § 9104, Study on Unemployment Rate of Women Veterans Who Served on Active Duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. Along with co-authoring a chapter on “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue” in Veteran care providers.

Qwynn earned her Ph.D. from Walden University, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Suicidology and the Advisory Board of the Veterans Studies Association.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar on LinkedIn

In Their Honor web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Library. Whether you're a health care provider, educator, employer, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — PsychArmor courses are designed for you. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]>  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Transformation at PsychArmor and founder and CEO of In Their Honor, an organization that supports veterans and those who care for them through the end of life. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is a veteran of the United States Army (01-06) and spouse to a retired combat Veteran. Her work has spanned the last 20 years, supporting our Nation’s Military and Veteran communities. As the founder of In Their Honor, LLC, Qwynn serves as an End-of-Life Doula and Trainer. This Spring, she is slated to roll out state-specific training for End-of-Life Professionals supporting Veterans and their Caregivers; and training specifically geared towards the Veteran Caregiver community. In addition, serving as the Co-Principal Investigator of the Brooklyn College Veterans History Project, Qwynn conducts oral history interviews of Veterans, listening to how Veterans make meaning of their experiences and sharing with larger audiences. She believes, as a society, the way we make sense of the Veteran experience shapes the care and support future generations of Veterans receive.

While blending her heart work with her head work, her doctoral dissertation entitled “Post-9/11 Women Veterans’ Experiences Transitioning Into the Civilian Workforce” landed her the opportunity to serve as a qualitative researcher for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), § 9104, Study on Unemployment Rate of Women Veterans Who Served on Active Duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. Along with co-authoring a chapter on “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue” in Veteran care providers.

Qwynn earned her Ph.D. from Walden University, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Suicidology and the Advisory Board of the Veterans Studies Association.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar on LinkedIn

In Their Honor web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Library. Whether you're a health care provider, educator, employer, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — PsychArmor courses are designed for you. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2063  Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar, Senior Vice President of Engagement and Transformation at PsychArmor and founder and CEO of In Their Honor, an organization that supports veterans and those who care for them through the end of life. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is a veteran of the United States Army (01-06) and spouse to a retired combat Veteran. Her work has spanned the last 20 years, supporting our Nation’s Military and Veteran communities. As the founder of In Their Honor, LLC, Qwynn serves as an End-of-Life Doula and Trainer. This Spring, she is slated to roll out state-specific training for End-of-Life Professionals supporting Veterans and their Caregivers; and training specifically geared towards the Veteran Caregiver community. In addition, serving as the Co-Principal Investigator of the Brooklyn College Veterans History Project, Qwynn conducts oral history interviews of Veterans, listening to how Veterans make meaning of their experiences and sharing with larger audiences. She believes, as a society, the way we make sense of the Veteran experience shapes the care and support future generations of Veterans receive.

While blending her heart work with her head work, her doctoral dissertation entitled “Post-9/11 Women Veterans’ Experiences Transitioning Into the Civilian Workforce” landed her the opportunity to serve as a qualitative researcher for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), § 9104, Study on Unemployment Rate of Women Veterans Who Served on Active Duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. Along with co-authoring a chapter on “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue” in Veteran care providers.

Qwynn earned her Ph.D. from Walden University, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Suicidology and the Advisory Board of the Veterans Studies Association.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dr. Qwynn Galloway – Salazar on LinkedIn

In Their Honor web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Library. Whether you're a health care provider, educator, employer, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — PsychArmor courses are designed for you. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on X

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM231 – Dr Tara Galovski – Posttrauamtic Stress Disorder BTM231 – Dr Tara Galovski – Posttrauamtic Stress Disorder full 1fac53bc-b05f-4a80-9df4-ae0816b94bb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8801e8d Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tara Galovski, Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD. We talk about the diagnosis and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Tara Galovski, PhD, is the Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Galovski is a researcher in the field of trauma recovery. She focuses on the development and testing of Cognitive Processing Therapy for survivors of interpersonal assault, combat, community violence and motor vehicle accidents suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In her work with civilians, veterans and law enforcement, she has investigated the impact of gender differences, chronicity of trauma, type of trauma and the presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders on the development and maintenance of PTSD as well as the recovery from PTSD. Her research interests also include studying the presentation and expression of anger and health-related consequences of stress and anxiety.

Dr. Galovski received her undergraduate degree from University of Rochester and received her doctorate in clinical psychology from SUNY-Albany. Her residency was completed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She joined the faculty of the University of Missouri- St. Louis before coming to BUSM. She holds numerous roles on journal editorial boards and professional societies.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

National Center for PTSD Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Narrated by Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical psychologist and Navy combat Veteran, this course explains the difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress (PTS).

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tara Galovski, Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD. We talk about the diagnosis and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Tara Galovski, PhD, is the Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Galovski is a researcher in the field of trauma recovery. She focuses on the development and testing of Cognitive Processing Therapy for survivors of interpersonal assault, combat, community violence and motor vehicle accidents suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In her work with civilians, veterans and law enforcement, she has investigated the impact of gender differences, chronicity of trauma, type of trauma and the presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders on the development and maintenance of PTSD as well as the recovery from PTSD. Her research interests also include studying the presentation and expression of anger and health-related consequences of stress and anxiety.

Dr. Galovski received her undergraduate degree from University of Rochester and received her doctorate in clinical psychology from SUNY-Albany. Her residency was completed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She joined the faculty of the University of Missouri- St. Louis before coming to BUSM. She holds numerous roles on journal editorial boards and professional societies.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

National Center for PTSD Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Narrated by Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical psychologist and Navy combat Veteran, this course explains the difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress (PTS).

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1758 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tara Galovski, Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD. We talk about the diagnosis and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guest

Tara Galovski, PhD, is the Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Galovski is a researcher in the field of trauma recovery. She focuses on the development and testing of Cognitive Processing Therapy for survivors of interpersonal assault, combat, community violence and motor vehicle accidents suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In her work with civilians, veterans and law enforcement, she has investigated the impact of gender differences, chronicity of trauma, type of trauma and the presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders on the development and maintenance of PTSD as well as the recovery from PTSD. Her research interests also include studying the presentation and expression of anger and health-related consequences of stress and anxiety.

Dr. Galovski received her undergraduate degree from University of Rochester and received her doctorate in clinical psychology from SUNY-Albany. Her residency was completed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She joined the faculty of the University of Missouri- St. Louis before coming to BUSM. She holds numerous roles on journal editorial boards and professional societies.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

National Center for PTSD Web site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Narrated by Dr. Heidi Kraft, clinical psychologist and Navy combat Veteran, this course explains the difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and posttraumatic stress (PTS).

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM230 – Lydiah Owiti -Otienoh – The Foreign Born Military Spouse Network BTM230 – Lydiah Owiti -Otienoh – The Foreign Born Military Spouse Network full 993e50d9-8722-4faf-b0e4-eea4aa5f1ad3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/767b8b3d Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with conversation with Lydia Owiti -Otienoh, a Kenyan-Born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN). 

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About Today’s Guest

Lydiah Owiti is a Kenyan‐born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN).

Confronting the hurdles of new cultures, unrecognized credentials, and limited job opportunities as a foreign‐born military spouse, Lydiah carried out a research to understand better and learn how best to support, she launched a peer support group, now having over 6,000 foreign-born military spouses, and the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Playbook, a comprehensive guide to navigating military life, American culture, career readiness, immigration, among other things.

Drawing on her personal experience, policy expertise and immigrant‐focused work, she now leads FMSN in outreach, advocacy, and empowerment, including shaping inclusive employment solutions and resource pathways for foreign‐born spouses.

She is now part of President George W. Bush’s Stand to Veteran Leadership Program (2025 cohort). The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation, including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military, who are addressing the most challenging issues facing the military-connected community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network Web site

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Interviewing and Telling Your Story for Military Spouses. Taking the time to recollect your own story will help you to figure out the best way to position yourself with a potential employer and be able to edit it down to your ‘elevator pitch.’

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Interviewing-and-Telling-Your-Story-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with conversation with Lydia Owiti -Otienoh, a Kenyan-Born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN). 

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About Today’s Guest

Lydiah Owiti is a Kenyan‐born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN).

Confronting the hurdles of new cultures, unrecognized credentials, and limited job opportunities as a foreign‐born military spouse, Lydiah carried out a research to understand better and learn how best to support, she launched a peer support group, now having over 6,000 foreign-born military spouses, and the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Playbook, a comprehensive guide to navigating military life, American culture, career readiness, immigration, among other things.

Drawing on her personal experience, policy expertise and immigrant‐focused work, she now leads FMSN in outreach, advocacy, and empowerment, including shaping inclusive employment solutions and resource pathways for foreign‐born spouses.

She is now part of President George W. Bush’s Stand to Veteran Leadership Program (2025 cohort). The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation, including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military, who are addressing the most challenging issues facing the military-connected community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network Web site

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Interviewing and Telling Your Story for Military Spouses. Taking the time to recollect your own story will help you to figure out the best way to position yourself with a potential employer and be able to edit it down to your ‘elevator pitch.’

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Interviewing-and-Telling-Your-Story-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2344 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with conversation with Lydia Owiti -Otienoh, a Kenyan-Born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN). 

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About Today’s Guest

Lydiah Owiti is a Kenyan‐born lawyer, project management and international development consultant, and the Founder & CEO of the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Network (FMSN).

Confronting the hurdles of new cultures, unrecognized credentials, and limited job opportunities as a foreign‐born military spouse, Lydiah carried out a research to understand better and learn how best to support, she launched a peer support group, now having over 6,000 foreign-born military spouses, and the Foreign‐Born Military Spouse Playbook, a comprehensive guide to navigating military life, American culture, career readiness, immigration, among other things.

Drawing on her personal experience, policy expertise and immigrant‐focused work, she now leads FMSN in outreach, advocacy, and empowerment, including shaping inclusive employment solutions and resource pathways for foreign‐born spouses.

She is now part of President George W. Bush’s Stand to Veteran Leadership Program (2025 cohort). The program is aimed at leaders from across the nation, including civilians, veterans, military spouses, and active military, who are addressing the most challenging issues facing the military-connected community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network Web site

Foreign Born Military Spouse Network on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Interviewing and Telling Your Story for Military Spouses. Taking the time to recollect your own story will help you to figure out the best way to position yourself with a potential employer and be able to edit it down to your ‘elevator pitch.’

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Interviewing-and-Telling-Your-Story-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM229 – Anthony Larson – MO Vets Outdoors BTM229 – Anthony Larson – MO Vets Outdoors full 43626da6-f225-48f6-bd80-6a9f1d991b66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b90c4de Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army combat veteran Anthnoy Larson, founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping.

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About Today’s Guest

Anthony Larson is a U.S. military veteran and the founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. Established in 2018, MO Vets Outdoors aims to provide veterans with opportunities to heal, build camaraderie, and find peace in the outdoors. Under Larson's leadership, MO Vets Outdoors has grown into a vital resource for Missouri veterans, offering a range of programs and events designed to support their well-being and foster a sense of community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MO Vets Outdoors Facebook Group

MO Vets Outdoors Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 157 with John Langford talking about Project Healing Waters. John is a Marine Corps veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/john-langford

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army combat veteran Anthnoy Larson, founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping.

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Anthony Larson is a U.S. military veteran and the founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. Established in 2018, MO Vets Outdoors aims to provide veterans with opportunities to heal, build camaraderie, and find peace in the outdoors. Under Larson's leadership, MO Vets Outdoors has grown into a vital resource for Missouri veterans, offering a range of programs and events designed to support their well-being and foster a sense of community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MO Vets Outdoors Facebook Group

MO Vets Outdoors Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 157 with John Langford talking about Project Healing Waters. John is a Marine Corps veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/john-langford

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1739 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army combat veteran Anthnoy Larson, founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping.

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Anthony Larson is a U.S. military veteran and the founder and president of MO Vets Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Missouri dedicated to helping veterans reconnect with nature through outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping. Established in 2018, MO Vets Outdoors aims to provide veterans with opportunities to heal, build camaraderie, and find peace in the outdoors. Under Larson's leadership, MO Vets Outdoors has grown into a vital resource for Missouri veterans, offering a range of programs and events designed to support their well-being and foster a sense of community.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MO Vets Outdoors Facebook Group

MO Vets Outdoors Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 157 with John Langford talking about Project Healing Waters. John is a Marine Corps veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/john-langford

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM228 – Jeff Locke – Kaiser Permanente Veteran Services BTM228 – Jeff Locke – Kaiser Permanente Veteran Services full 322a20eb-7c15-482a-84d7-ff400c69ea66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2c622fb Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1866 Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM227 – Maryalice Morro – Military Healthcare and Leadership BTM227 – Maryalice Morro – Military Healthcare and Leadership full 03d6435b-7a35-462b-99de-e3921c5a248b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1c00ac7 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation Maryalice Morro, a Navy Veteran, Healthcare professional, and former Hospital Administrator for both the Navy and the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

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About Today’s Guest

Maryalice Morro combines her energy and relentless enthusiasm to motivate and build high-performing teams. She is a visionary leader recognized for strategic planning, innovation, financial stewardship and talent management. She delivers quality outcomes while meeting project and financial goals. She recognizes the strengths in others and inspires them to achieve and surpass their goals by mentoring, supporting and creating the vision for their success.

Maryalice is currently a consultant and works with aspiring leaders through formal and informal coaching and mentoring. She is an adjunct faculty for the Citadel’s undergraduate nursing program, and several of Villanova University’s certificate programs. She is the Program Coordinator for the Anne W. McNulty Institute’s Women’s Leadership Development Certificate Program and led the multidisciplinary team in creating this program. She serves as teaching faculty for University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership track.

Previously, Maryalice spent 35 years in government, with 29 years on active duty in the United States Navy, serving around the world in support of peacetime, humanitarian, and wartime missions. She was the Commanding Officer (CEO) of the Pensacola Naval Hospital and Chief of Staff for Navy Medicine East, serving 15 medical commands in the United States and abroad. She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and was selected to serve as Director (CEO) for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, transforming an underperforming medical center into a vibrant healthcare center to meet the veterans’ 21st century needs.

Maryalice holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Villanova University, MSN from the Catholic University of America, MS from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and BSN from Villanova University. She is Board Certified by AACN as a Nurse Executive – Advanced.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Maryalice Morro on LinkedIn

Villanova University Women’s Leadership Development Certificate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation Maryalice Morro, a Navy Veteran, Healthcare professional, and former Hospital Administrator for both the Navy and the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Maryalice Morro combines her energy and relentless enthusiasm to motivate and build high-performing teams. She is a visionary leader recognized for strategic planning, innovation, financial stewardship and talent management. She delivers quality outcomes while meeting project and financial goals. She recognizes the strengths in others and inspires them to achieve and surpass their goals by mentoring, supporting and creating the vision for their success.

Maryalice is currently a consultant and works with aspiring leaders through formal and informal coaching and mentoring. She is an adjunct faculty for the Citadel’s undergraduate nursing program, and several of Villanova University’s certificate programs. She is the Program Coordinator for the Anne W. McNulty Institute’s Women’s Leadership Development Certificate Program and led the multidisciplinary team in creating this program. She serves as teaching faculty for University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership track.

Previously, Maryalice spent 35 years in government, with 29 years on active duty in the United States Navy, serving around the world in support of peacetime, humanitarian, and wartime missions. She was the Commanding Officer (CEO) of the Pensacola Naval Hospital and Chief of Staff for Navy Medicine East, serving 15 medical commands in the United States and abroad. She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and was selected to serve as Director (CEO) for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, transforming an underperforming medical center into a vibrant healthcare center to meet the veterans’ 21st century needs.

Maryalice holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Villanova University, MSN from the Catholic University of America, MS from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and BSN from Villanova University. She is Board Certified by AACN as a Nurse Executive – Advanced.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Maryalice Morro on LinkedIn

Villanova University Women’s Leadership Development Certificate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1941 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation Maryalice Morro, a Navy Veteran, Healthcare professional, and former Hospital Administrator for both the Navy and the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Maryalice Morro combines her energy and relentless enthusiasm to motivate and build high-performing teams. She is a visionary leader recognized for strategic planning, innovation, financial stewardship and talent management. She delivers quality outcomes while meeting project and financial goals. She recognizes the strengths in others and inspires them to achieve and surpass their goals by mentoring, supporting and creating the vision for their success.

Maryalice is currently a consultant and works with aspiring leaders through formal and informal coaching and mentoring. She is an adjunct faculty for the Citadel’s undergraduate nursing program, and several of Villanova University’s certificate programs. She is the Program Coordinator for the Anne W. McNulty Institute’s Women’s Leadership Development Certificate Program and led the multidisciplinary team in creating this program. She serves as teaching faculty for University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive Leadership track.

Previously, Maryalice spent 35 years in government, with 29 years on active duty in the United States Navy, serving around the world in support of peacetime, humanitarian, and wartime missions. She was the Commanding Officer (CEO) of the Pensacola Naval Hospital and Chief of Staff for Navy Medicine East, serving 15 medical commands in the United States and abroad. She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service and was selected to serve as Director (CEO) for the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA, transforming an underperforming medical center into a vibrant healthcare center to meet the veterans’ 21st century needs.

Maryalice holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Villanova University, MSN from the Catholic University of America, MS from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and BSN from Villanova University. She is Board Certified by AACN as a Nurse Executive – Advanced.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Maryalice Morro on LinkedIn

Villanova University Women’s Leadership Development Certificate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM226 - Terry Kraft - USS Midway Museum and PsychArmor BTM226 - Terry Kraft - USS Midway Museum and PsychArmor full 4fe5e5c1-5138-4ba7-bc14-29cd93a40abe https://share.transistor.fm/s/efe5c770 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Rear Admiral Terry Kraft, US Navy, Retired. Terry is the President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, the longest-serving aircraft carrier int eh 20th Century that is now a museum in San Diego. Terry also serves on the board of directors for PsychArmor, and we talk about both of those roles in our conversation. 

 Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guest

Retired RADM Terry B. Kraft’s military service spanned a remarkable 34-year Navy career highlighted by unparalleled leadership across diverse domains. As the son of a Navy captain, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 and earned his designation as a Naval Flight Officer in 1982. His academic achievements include a master’s degree in political science from Auburn University, a fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and graduation from the Navy Nuclear Power Program. 

Throughout his military service, RADM Kraft excelled in operational and strategic roles. He commanded aviation squadrons, ships, and a carrier strike group. As Executive Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, he contributed to major operations including Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. His pivotal shore assignments included roles with VA-128, the Air Command and Staff College, U.S. Pacific Command, and the Chief of Naval Operations staff. His leadership in Maritime Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Intelligence and Surveillance capabilities reflects his strategic vision and innovative approach. Additionally, he commanded the Navy Warfare Development Command and U.S. Naval Forces Japan, where he spearheaded critical initiatives to advance naval operations.

After retiring from the Navy, Terry continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership in the private sector. From 2015 to 2023, he held senior management roles at General Atomics, driving technological and strategic advancements. Now, as President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, he combines a commitment to preserving naval history with a passion for public education—values closely aligned with PsychArmor’s mission. Terry and his wife, a fellow Navy veteran, reside in San Diego, where they enjoy attending music concerts and spending time with their children sailing around San Diego Bay.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

USS Midway Museum Website

Terry’s Bio on PsychArmor

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course, the Basics of Military Culture. Understand key values, customs, and experiences unique to service members and veterans through stories from six American service members. Perfect for employers, healthcare providers, and anyone working with military-connected individuals.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Rear Admiral Terry Kraft, US Navy, Retired. Terry is the President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, the longest-serving aircraft carrier int eh 20th Century that is now a museum in San Diego. Terry also serves on the board of directors for PsychArmor, and we talk about both of those roles in our conversation. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Retired RADM Terry B. Kraft’s military service spanned a remarkable 34-year Navy career highlighted by unparalleled leadership across diverse domains. As the son of a Navy captain, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 and earned his designation as a Naval Flight Officer in 1982. His academic achievements include a master’s degree in political science from Auburn University, a fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and graduation from the Navy Nuclear Power Program. 

Throughout his military service, RADM Kraft excelled in operational and strategic roles. He commanded aviation squadrons, ships, and a carrier strike group. As Executive Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, he contributed to major operations including Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. His pivotal shore assignments included roles with VA-128, the Air Command and Staff College, U.S. Pacific Command, and the Chief of Naval Operations staff. His leadership in Maritime Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Intelligence and Surveillance capabilities reflects his strategic vision and innovative approach. Additionally, he commanded the Navy Warfare Development Command and U.S. Naval Forces Japan, where he spearheaded critical initiatives to advance naval operations.

After retiring from the Navy, Terry continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership in the private sector. From 2015 to 2023, he held senior management roles at General Atomics, driving technological and strategic advancements. Now, as President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, he combines a commitment to preserving naval history with a passion for public education—values closely aligned with PsychArmor’s mission. Terry and his wife, a fellow Navy veteran, reside in San Diego, where they enjoy attending music concerts and spending time with their children sailing around San Diego Bay.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

USS Midway Museum Website

Terry’s Bio on PsychArmor

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course, the Basics of Military Culture. Understand key values, customs, and experiences unique to service members and veterans through stories from six American service members. Perfect for employers, healthcare providers, and anyone working with military-connected individuals.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1841 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Rear Admiral Terry Kraft, US Navy, Retired. Terry is the President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, the longest-serving aircraft carrier int eh 20th Century that is now a museum in San Diego. Terry also serves on the board of directors for PsychArmor, and we talk about both of those roles in our conversation. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Retired RADM Terry B. Kraft’s military service spanned a remarkable 34-year Navy career highlighted by unparalleled leadership across diverse domains. As the son of a Navy captain, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 and earned his designation as a Naval Flight Officer in 1982. His academic achievements include a master’s degree in political science from Auburn University, a fellowship at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and graduation from the Navy Nuclear Power Program. 

Throughout his military service, RADM Kraft excelled in operational and strategic roles. He commanded aviation squadrons, ships, and a carrier strike group. As Executive Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, he contributed to major operations including Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. His pivotal shore assignments included roles with VA-128, the Air Command and Staff College, U.S. Pacific Command, and the Chief of Naval Operations staff. His leadership in Maritime Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Intelligence and Surveillance capabilities reflects his strategic vision and innovative approach. Additionally, he commanded the Navy Warfare Development Command and U.S. Naval Forces Japan, where he spearheaded critical initiatives to advance naval operations.

After retiring from the Navy, Terry continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership in the private sector. From 2015 to 2023, he held senior management roles at General Atomics, driving technological and strategic advancements. Now, as President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, he combines a commitment to preserving naval history with a passion for public education—values closely aligned with PsychArmor’s mission. Terry and his wife, a fellow Navy veteran, reside in San Diego, where they enjoy attending music concerts and spending time with their children sailing around San Diego Bay.

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

USS Midway Museum Website

Terry’s Bio on PsychArmor

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Course, the Basics of Military Culture. Understand key values, customs, and experiences unique to service members and veterans through stories from six American service members. Perfect for employers, healthcare providers, and anyone working with military-connected individuals.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM225 - Matt Paynter - Humana Military BTM225 - Matt Paynter - Humana Military full 17fe160e-2732-4691-8e4c-fc6bd1a89896 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5188140c Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1674 Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM224 – Robin Kelleher – Hope for the Warriors BTM224 – Robin Kelleher – Hope for the Warriors full 479912ae-887a-45ae-a9e6-dadac49d472e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3a84943 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Robin Kelleher, the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life.  

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Robin Kelleher is the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life. 

For 20 years, Robin has led HOPE with a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership. Through cultivating meaningful partnerships, driving the vision and impact of HOPE's mission across diverse communities, and building teams that deliver tangible outcomes, Robin has created countless opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our military families.

Under her guidance, Hope For The Warriors has become a trusted voice in veteran and military family advocacy and a catalyst for restoring self, family, and hope within the military community

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Hope For The Warriors Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Robin Kelleher, the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life.  

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Robin Kelleher is the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life. 

For 20 years, Robin has led HOPE with a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership. Through cultivating meaningful partnerships, driving the vision and impact of HOPE's mission across diverse communities, and building teams that deliver tangible outcomes, Robin has created countless opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our military families.

Under her guidance, Hope For The Warriors has become a trusted voice in veteran and military family advocacy and a catalyst for restoring self, family, and hope within the military community

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Hope For The Warriors Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1889 Show Summary

On today’s episode, feature a conversation with Robin Kelleher, the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life.  

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Robin Kelleher is the CEO and co-founder of Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit dedicated to uplifting service members, veterans, and military families as they navigate the complexities of military life. 

For 20 years, Robin has led HOPE with a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership. Through cultivating meaningful partnerships, driving the vision and impact of HOPE's mission across diverse communities, and building teams that deliver tangible outcomes, Robin has created countless opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our military families.

Under her guidance, Hope For The Warriors has become a trusted voice in veteran and military family advocacy and a catalyst for restoring self, family, and hope within the military community

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Hope For The Warriors Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM223 – Waco Hoover – MCON, an Event Celebrating Military and Veteran Culture BTM223 – Waco Hoover – MCON, an Event Celebrating Military and Veteran Culture full fa31ddcf-1131-40d2-8eca-7e5358064638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5ae82b8 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MCON Web Site

MCON Health

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous podcast episode featuring Waco, episode 156 where we talk about the American Legion’s Be The One Campaign an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MCON Web Site

MCON Health

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous podcast episode featuring Waco, episode 156 where we talk about the American Legion’s Be The One Campaign an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1872 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

MCON Web Site

MCON Health

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous podcast episode featuring Waco, episode 156 where we talk about the American Legion’s Be The One Campaign an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM222 – Dean Dauphinais – Advocacy and Action for Native and Tribal Veterans BTM222 – Dean Dauphinais – Advocacy and Action for Native and Tribal Veterans full ef774830-8dc3-4dd3-a783-94e36bf41337 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84efa6ff Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and was born and raised on the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation in North Dakota. Dean and I talk about his work and his role on an advisory committee for PsychArmor to ensure cultural responsivity in content for Native and Tribal Veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dakota 38 Film

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous two podcast episodes featuring Dean’s colleagues on the PsychArmor American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory group, episode 214 with Dr. Chepa Rank and episode 220 with Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/julia-kelly

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and was born and raised on the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation in North Dakota. Dean and I talk about his work and his role on an advisory committee for PsychArmor to ensure cultural responsivity in content for Native and Tribal Veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dakota 38 Film

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous two podcast episodes featuring Dean’s colleagues on the PsychArmor American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory group, episode 214 with Dr. Chepa Rank and episode 220 with Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/julia-kelly

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2156 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we welcome back a previous guest Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and was born and raised on the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation in North Dakota. Dean and I talk about his work and his role on an advisory committee for PsychArmor to ensure cultural responsivity in content for Native and Tribal Veterans. 

 Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

 

Links Mentioned During the Episode

Dakota 38 Film

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the previous two podcast episodes featuring Dean’s colleagues on the PsychArmor American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory group, episode 214 with Dr. Chepa Rank and episode 220 with Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/julia-kelly

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM221 - Trinidad Aguirre - Veteran Disability Benefits Support BTM221 - Trinidad Aguirre - Veteran Disability Benefits Support full 6151b943-461c-48ff-9280-541dc2e06825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dff3a46 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Trinidad Aguirre, CEO and Co-Founder of VetsForever, a VA Accredited Law Group that supports veterans in obtaining disability ratings and discharge upgrades. We talk about the importance of finding support in accessing the benefits applications for the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guest

Trinidad Aguirre, a 100% disabled U.S. Navy Gulf War veteran, has excelled in both military and civilian careers. He is known for his hands-on leadership style and emotional intelligence, which he uses to build high-performing, collaborative teams. Integrity and innovation are the cornerstones of his leadership philosophy, which prioritizes mentorship, continuous improvement, and community impact. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to providing top-tier legal services to the veteran community.

He has held several executive board positions, including with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as National President of Verizon’s ERG Hispanic Support Organization, and as President of the American Marketing Association DFW. In addition, he has been at the forefront of change in the marketing industry, pushing for a greater emphasis on integrating awareness and advanced data analysis to effectively engage the desired target audience.

A transformational leader driven by a passion for veteran advocacy, Trinidad has built a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing veterans' lives through financial security, mental health awareness, and strategic business excellence. He co-founded VetsForever (VF LLC), a 100% disabled veteran-owned organization. He leverages his two decades of dynamic experience in sales, marketing, and operational leadership to empower veterans to navigate the complexities of the VA claims process.

Trinidad has implemented a proven, viable process for how VA-accredited organizations should approach the VA disability system. His primary mission focuses on delivering results within months rather than years, helping to meet veterans' urgent need for validation and economic support. The expedited process creates a safe space for veterans to improve and maintain their mental wellness. Financial security, in turn, provides the stability needed to sustain mental health, reinforcing his mission to integrate economic support with holistic veteran care.

Trinidad is deeply committed to serving the community through his extensive involvement with nonprofit organizations such as OneTribe, Carry The Load, and the Stephen A Cohen Family Clinic. These organizations all concentrate on veterans' mental health, and Trinidad tirelessly supports through various initiatives that advocate for veterans and provide them with essential resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

VetsForever Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You to Know. This course aims to provide education about the role of Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to make it easier for Veterans and their loved ones to navigate the benefits and claims process. We hope this course will encourage Veterans to work with a VSO to file claims for benefits, prevent continued misinformation about Veteran benefits and VSOs, and help Veterans recognize the importance of accessing the benefits they earned.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-service-officers-want-you-to-know

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Trinidad Aguirre, CEO and Co-Founder of VetsForever, a VA Accredited Law Group that supports veterans in obtaining disability ratings and discharge upgrades. We talk about the importance of finding support in accessing the benefits applications for the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Trinidad Aguirre, a 100% disabled U.S. Navy Gulf War veteran, has excelled in both military and civilian careers. He is known for his hands-on leadership style and emotional intelligence, which he uses to build high-performing, collaborative teams. Integrity and innovation are the cornerstones of his leadership philosophy, which prioritizes mentorship, continuous improvement, and community impact. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to providing top-tier legal services to the veteran community.

He has held several executive board positions, including with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as National President of Verizon’s ERG Hispanic Support Organization, and as President of the American Marketing Association DFW. In addition, he has been at the forefront of change in the marketing industry, pushing for a greater emphasis on integrating awareness and advanced data analysis to effectively engage the desired target audience.

A transformational leader driven by a passion for veteran advocacy, Trinidad has built a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing veterans' lives through financial security, mental health awareness, and strategic business excellence. He co-founded VetsForever (VF LLC), a 100% disabled veteran-owned organization. He leverages his two decades of dynamic experience in sales, marketing, and operational leadership to empower veterans to navigate the complexities of the VA claims process.

Trinidad has implemented a proven, viable process for how VA-accredited organizations should approach the VA disability system. His primary mission focuses on delivering results within months rather than years, helping to meet veterans' urgent need for validation and economic support. The expedited process creates a safe space for veterans to improve and maintain their mental wellness. Financial security, in turn, provides the stability needed to sustain mental health, reinforcing his mission to integrate economic support with holistic veteran care.

Trinidad is deeply committed to serving the community through his extensive involvement with nonprofit organizations such as OneTribe, Carry The Load, and the Stephen A Cohen Family Clinic. These organizations all concentrate on veterans' mental health, and Trinidad tirelessly supports through various initiatives that advocate for veterans and provide them with essential resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

VetsForever Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You to Know. This course aims to provide education about the role of Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to make it easier for Veterans and their loved ones to navigate the benefits and claims process. We hope this course will encourage Veterans to work with a VSO to file claims for benefits, prevent continued misinformation about Veteran benefits and VSOs, and help Veterans recognize the importance of accessing the benefits they earned.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-service-officers-want-you-to-know

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1954 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Trinidad Aguirre, CEO and Co-Founder of VetsForever, a VA Accredited Law Group that supports veterans in obtaining disability ratings and discharge upgrades. We talk about the importance of finding support in accessing the benefits applications for the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Trinidad Aguirre, a 100% disabled U.S. Navy Gulf War veteran, has excelled in both military and civilian careers. He is known for his hands-on leadership style and emotional intelligence, which he uses to build high-performing, collaborative teams. Integrity and innovation are the cornerstones of his leadership philosophy, which prioritizes mentorship, continuous improvement, and community impact. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to providing top-tier legal services to the veteran community.

He has held several executive board positions, including with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as National President of Verizon’s ERG Hispanic Support Organization, and as President of the American Marketing Association DFW. In addition, he has been at the forefront of change in the marketing industry, pushing for a greater emphasis on integrating awareness and advanced data analysis to effectively engage the desired target audience.

A transformational leader driven by a passion for veteran advocacy, Trinidad has built a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing veterans' lives through financial security, mental health awareness, and strategic business excellence. He co-founded VetsForever (VF LLC), a 100% disabled veteran-owned organization. He leverages his two decades of dynamic experience in sales, marketing, and operational leadership to empower veterans to navigate the complexities of the VA claims process.

Trinidad has implemented a proven, viable process for how VA-accredited organizations should approach the VA disability system. His primary mission focuses on delivering results within months rather than years, helping to meet veterans' urgent need for validation and economic support. The expedited process creates a safe space for veterans to improve and maintain their mental wellness. Financial security, in turn, provides the stability needed to sustain mental health, reinforcing his mission to integrate economic support with holistic veteran care.

Trinidad is deeply committed to serving the community through his extensive involvement with nonprofit organizations such as OneTribe, Carry The Load, and the Stephen A Cohen Family Clinic. These organizations all concentrate on veterans' mental health, and Trinidad tirelessly supports through various initiatives that advocate for veterans and provide them with essential resources.

Links Mentioned During the Episode

VetsForever Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You to Know. This course aims to provide education about the role of Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) to make it easier for Veterans and their loved ones to navigate the benefits and claims process. We hope this course will encourage Veterans to work with a VSO to file claims for benefits, prevent continued misinformation about Veteran benefits and VSOs, and help Veterans recognize the importance of accessing the benefits they earned.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-service-officers-want-you-to-know

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM220 - CSM(R) Julia Kelly - Supporting AI/AN Veterans in Post-Military Life BTM220 - CSM(R) Julia Kelly - Supporting AI/AN Veterans in Post-Military Life full b4c2a413-8c23-45f8-984c-98a308e09d99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45a436be Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Retired Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly of the Crow Nation from Pryor, Montana. We talk about Julia’s Native heritage and her membership of an advisory group to PsychArmor for content related to Native and Tribal veterans. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Julia Kelly “Baassáannee Xiassaa” (One Who is in Front)” is of the Ties The Bundle / Piegan Clans of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, from Pryor, Montana.  Julia brings experience of military service and working with non-profit organizations across the Nation. 

 

Julia entered the US Army July 31, 1981, as an Ammunition Specialist, PVT/E1. She retired October 31, 2010, as a Command Sergeant Major with over 28 years of service. She has two combat tours to Iraq and had many assignments in leadership positions, culminating with her last military career assignment as the Command Sergeant Major for the 299th Brigade Support Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. 

 

Julia spends much of her time helping Native Veterans/Veterans across the United States in connecting them with resources that serve Veterans.  She currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama. She has five children, 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. 

 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the recently released podcast episode with another member of PsychArmor’s Native and Tribal Advisory group, Dr. Chepa Rank in episode 214. In that episode, we talk about Chepa’s experience as a military family member and member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe as well as her work as a a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Retired Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly of the Crow Nation from Pryor, Montana. We talk about Julia’s Native heritage and her membership of an advisory group to PsychArmor for content related to Native and Tribal veterans. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Julia Kelly “Baassáannee Xiassaa” (One Who is in Front)” is of the Ties The Bundle / Piegan Clans of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, from Pryor, Montana.  Julia brings experience of military service and working with non-profit organizations across the Nation. 

 

Julia entered the US Army July 31, 1981, as an Ammunition Specialist, PVT/E1. She retired October 31, 2010, as a Command Sergeant Major with over 28 years of service. She has two combat tours to Iraq and had many assignments in leadership positions, culminating with her last military career assignment as the Command Sergeant Major for the 299th Brigade Support Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. 

 

Julia spends much of her time helping Native Veterans/Veterans across the United States in connecting them with resources that serve Veterans.  She currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama. She has five children, 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. 

 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the recently released podcast episode with another member of PsychArmor’s Native and Tribal Advisory group, Dr. Chepa Rank in episode 214. In that episode, we talk about Chepa’s experience as a military family member and member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe as well as her work as a a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2028 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Retired Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly of the Crow Nation from Pryor, Montana. We talk about Julia’s Native heritage and her membership of an advisory group to PsychArmor for content related to Native and Tribal veterans. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Julia Kelly “Baassáannee Xiassaa” (One Who is in Front)” is of the Ties The Bundle / Piegan Clans of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, from Pryor, Montana.  Julia brings experience of military service and working with non-profit organizations across the Nation. 

 

Julia entered the US Army July 31, 1981, as an Ammunition Specialist, PVT/E1. She retired October 31, 2010, as a Command Sergeant Major with over 28 years of service. She has two combat tours to Iraq and had many assignments in leadership positions, culminating with her last military career assignment as the Command Sergeant Major for the 299th Brigade Support Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. 

 

Julia spends much of her time helping Native Veterans/Veterans across the United States in connecting them with resources that serve Veterans.  She currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama. She has five children, 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. 

 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the recently released podcast episode with another member of PsychArmor’s Native and Tribal Advisory group, Dr. Chepa Rank in episode 214. In that episode, we talk about Chepa’s experience as a military family member and member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe as well as her work as a a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM219 - Elizabeth Coplan - The Grief Dialogues: Memorial Day BTM219 - Elizabeth Coplan - The Grief Dialogues: Memorial Day full 656679dc-7186-46de-b574-8d57ca09a572 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3eedb73a Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with conversation with playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan, founder of the Greif Dialogues, a nonprofit theatrical movement that facilitates conversations about dying, death, and grief. We talk about her own connection to service and discuss how Grief Dialogues has developed a specific immersive experience of remembrance and reflection ahead of Memorial Day

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Coplan is a veteran of marketing and public relations with over four decades of experience. She began her professional journey as an aspiring actor in New York City in 1972 before pivoting to publishing, eventually becoming the managing editor of Chief Executive Magazine. After relocating to California, she climbed the ranks at Collins Foods International, ultimately serving as Director of Corporate Communications.

In Seattle, Elizabeth became a trailblazer in professional services marketing, notably serving as the first Northwest marketing director for Touché Ross (now Deloitte). She later became Director of Client Service and Development at Davis Wright Tremaine, where she helped grow the firm from three to ten offices and pioneered strategic sponsorships in the legal sector. After six years, she launched her own consulting firm, advising major clients including Merrill Lynch and the University of Washington School of Law.

Her service on nonprofit boards includes the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and the Intiman Theatre, where she chaired strategic planning. In 2013, after a series of personal losses, Elizabeth began writing to process her grief. This led to the creation of Grief Dialogues, a groundbreaking play and nonprofit initiative that fosters dialogue about death and grief through theatre.

Her award-winning works include Hospice: A Love Story, Untold, The Choice, and Honoring Choices, the latter adapted into a film that premiered in Los Angeles and earned multiple festival awards. She also directed and produced Juntos Nos Ayudamos, a film addressing suicide in a Hispanic family, and co-hosts the podcast Out of Grief Comes Art.

Elizabeth's writing appears in professional grief therapy publications, and her full-length play ’Til Death premiered Off-Broadway in 2023 with an acclaimed cast. She is currently working on The Book Club, a new play exploring the lives of senior women.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Grief Dialogues Website

My Guardian Angel Movie

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with conversation with playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan, founder of the Greif Dialogues, a nonprofit theatrical movement that facilitates conversations about dying, death, and grief. We talk about her own connection to service and discuss how Grief Dialogues has developed a specific immersive experience of remembrance and reflection ahead of Memorial Day

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Coplan is a veteran of marketing and public relations with over four decades of experience. She began her professional journey as an aspiring actor in New York City in 1972 before pivoting to publishing, eventually becoming the managing editor of Chief Executive Magazine. After relocating to California, she climbed the ranks at Collins Foods International, ultimately serving as Director of Corporate Communications.

In Seattle, Elizabeth became a trailblazer in professional services marketing, notably serving as the first Northwest marketing director for Touché Ross (now Deloitte). She later became Director of Client Service and Development at Davis Wright Tremaine, where she helped grow the firm from three to ten offices and pioneered strategic sponsorships in the legal sector. After six years, she launched her own consulting firm, advising major clients including Merrill Lynch and the University of Washington School of Law.

Her service on nonprofit boards includes the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and the Intiman Theatre, where she chaired strategic planning. In 2013, after a series of personal losses, Elizabeth began writing to process her grief. This led to the creation of Grief Dialogues, a groundbreaking play and nonprofit initiative that fosters dialogue about death and grief through theatre.

Her award-winning works include Hospice: A Love Story, Untold, The Choice, and Honoring Choices, the latter adapted into a film that premiered in Los Angeles and earned multiple festival awards. She also directed and produced Juntos Nos Ayudamos, a film addressing suicide in a Hispanic family, and co-hosts the podcast Out of Grief Comes Art.

Elizabeth's writing appears in professional grief therapy publications, and her full-length play ’Til Death premiered Off-Broadway in 2023 with an acclaimed cast. She is currently working on The Book Club, a new play exploring the lives of senior women.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Grief Dialogues Website

My Guardian Angel Movie

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1885 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with conversation with playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan, founder of the Greif Dialogues, a nonprofit theatrical movement that facilitates conversations about dying, death, and grief. We talk about her own connection to service and discuss how Grief Dialogues has developed a specific immersive experience of remembrance and reflection ahead of Memorial Day

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Coplan is a veteran of marketing and public relations with over four decades of experience. She began her professional journey as an aspiring actor in New York City in 1972 before pivoting to publishing, eventually becoming the managing editor of Chief Executive Magazine. After relocating to California, she climbed the ranks at Collins Foods International, ultimately serving as Director of Corporate Communications.

In Seattle, Elizabeth became a trailblazer in professional services marketing, notably serving as the first Northwest marketing director for Touché Ross (now Deloitte). She later became Director of Client Service and Development at Davis Wright Tremaine, where she helped grow the firm from three to ten offices and pioneered strategic sponsorships in the legal sector. After six years, she launched her own consulting firm, advising major clients including Merrill Lynch and the University of Washington School of Law.

Her service on nonprofit boards includes the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and the Intiman Theatre, where she chaired strategic planning. In 2013, after a series of personal losses, Elizabeth began writing to process her grief. This led to the creation of Grief Dialogues, a groundbreaking play and nonprofit initiative that fosters dialogue about death and grief through theatre.

Her award-winning works include Hospice: A Love Story, Untold, The Choice, and Honoring Choices, the latter adapted into a film that premiered in Los Angeles and earned multiple festival awards. She also directed and produced Juntos Nos Ayudamos, a film addressing suicide in a Hispanic family, and co-hosts the podcast Out of Grief Comes Art.

Elizabeth's writing appears in professional grief therapy publications, and her full-length play ’Til Death premiered Off-Broadway in 2023 with an acclaimed cast. She is currently working on The Book Club, a new play exploring the lives of senior women.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Grief Dialogues Website

My Guardian Angel Movie

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM218 – Dr. Angela Schubert – Sexual Health and Wellness in Service Members and Veterans BTM218 – Dr. Angela Schubert – Sexual Health and Wellness in Service Members and Veterans full b9f1c02f-8108-471f-a598-8ccbc19f9816 https://share.transistor.fm/s/515ad1ee Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Angela Schubert, An Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor whose area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. During our conversation, we talk about unique aspects of sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in the military-connected population. 

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About Today’s Guest

Dr. Angela “Angie” Schubert is an associate professor for the Clinical Counseling department. Dr. Schubert's area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. Human sexuality is expansive and intersectional, and as such, Dr. Schubert is interested in exploring the human sexual experience as it pertains to perceptions of sexuality, gender, sexual behaviors, sexual constructs, and policies that work to support or oppress specific sexual-identified communities.

 Dr. Schubert’s teaching experience and expertise include the following topics: human sexuality, sexual issues, counselor identity, supervision, eating disorders, somatic processing, ethics, and diversity. Dr. Schubert’s teaching style is strongly experiential and pulls from social justice and equity-centered pedagogies.

 Dr. Schubert is the editor of the Clinical Counseling Chronicle. She is also the co-founder and past president of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. She is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and EMDR certified. Dr. Schubert is also on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnect and relationship intimacy issues primarily among Veteran and active duty military couples. Dr. Sarah Nunnink, a psychologist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, focuses on how military beliefs and values can affect relationships on an intimate and emotional level. The course discusses signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities that can benefit Veteran couples who feel emotionally disconnected.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Angela Schubert, An Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor whose area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. During our conversation, we talk about unique aspects of sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in the military-connected population. 

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Angela “Angie” Schubert is an associate professor for the Clinical Counseling department. Dr. Schubert's area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. Human sexuality is expansive and intersectional, and as such, Dr. Schubert is interested in exploring the human sexual experience as it pertains to perceptions of sexuality, gender, sexual behaviors, sexual constructs, and policies that work to support or oppress specific sexual-identified communities.

 Dr. Schubert’s teaching experience and expertise include the following topics: human sexuality, sexual issues, counselor identity, supervision, eating disorders, somatic processing, ethics, and diversity. Dr. Schubert’s teaching style is strongly experiential and pulls from social justice and equity-centered pedagogies.

 Dr. Schubert is the editor of the Clinical Counseling Chronicle. She is also the co-founder and past president of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. She is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and EMDR certified. Dr. Schubert is also on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnect and relationship intimacy issues primarily among Veteran and active duty military couples. Dr. Sarah Nunnink, a psychologist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, focuses on how military beliefs and values can affect relationships on an intimate and emotional level. The course discusses signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities that can benefit Veteran couples who feel emotionally disconnected.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1924 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Angela Schubert, An Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor whose area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. During our conversation, we talk about unique aspects of sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in the military-connected population. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Angela “Angie” Schubert is an associate professor for the Clinical Counseling department. Dr. Schubert's area of research and clinical interests are in human sexuality and sexual development across the lifespan. Human sexuality is expansive and intersectional, and as such, Dr. Schubert is interested in exploring the human sexual experience as it pertains to perceptions of sexuality, gender, sexual behaviors, sexual constructs, and policies that work to support or oppress specific sexual-identified communities.

 Dr. Schubert’s teaching experience and expertise include the following topics: human sexuality, sexual issues, counselor identity, supervision, eating disorders, somatic processing, ethics, and diversity. Dr. Schubert’s teaching style is strongly experiential and pulls from social justice and equity-centered pedagogies.

 Dr. Schubert is the editor of the Clinical Counseling Chronicle. She is also the co-founder and past president of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. She is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and EMDR certified. Dr. Schubert is also on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnect and relationship intimacy issues primarily among Veteran and active duty military couples. Dr. Sarah Nunnink, a psychologist certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, focuses on how military beliefs and values can affect relationships on an intimate and emotional level. The course discusses signs, symptoms, and treatment modalities that can benefit Veteran couples who feel emotionally disconnected.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM217 – Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi – The GI Film Festival San Diego BTM217 – Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi – The GI Film Festival San Diego full b7aadffa-9a05-4f8e-b18c-98eb8d6c2727 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9984d2e Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veterans Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi. Jamie and Daniel join the show to talk about the 10th annual GI Film Festival San Diego happening May 7-9, 2025 at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art

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About Today’s Guests

Jaime Yslas is a U.S. Navy veteran and does volunteer workwith San Diego area veteran service organizations. Jaime spent 32 years with the U.S. Navy in the field of electronic warfare and intelligence. His service record includes deployments with surface, subsurface and aviation forces as well as numerous headquarters assignments. He is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition which fosters collaboration among veteran advocates.

Daniel Leonard Bernardi is a documentary filmmaker, cultural studies scholar and veteran of the Iraq War. His research explores the representation and narration of race in American film and television, and includes the award-winning book Star Trek and History: Race-ing Toward a White Future. His 2018 film, The American War, tells the story of the Vietnam War from the point of view of the Vietcong. His other films explore a wide range of subjects, from the diversity of the veteran experience to the role of science in the lives of today’s citizenry. He earned his doctorate from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

GI Film Festival San Diego Web Site

El Dorado Films Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 215,  Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas – SHEEPDOG the Movie and Posttraumatic Growth. Our guests worked on the movie together, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/steven-grayhm-and-matt-dallas

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veterans Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi. Jamie and Daniel join the show to talk about the 10th annual GI Film Festival San Diego happening May 7-9, 2025 at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Jaime Yslas is a U.S. Navy veteran and does volunteer workwith San Diego area veteran service organizations. Jaime spent 32 years with the U.S. Navy in the field of electronic warfare and intelligence. His service record includes deployments with surface, subsurface and aviation forces as well as numerous headquarters assignments. He is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition which fosters collaboration among veteran advocates.

Daniel Leonard Bernardi is a documentary filmmaker, cultural studies scholar and veteran of the Iraq War. His research explores the representation and narration of race in American film and television, and includes the award-winning book Star Trek and History: Race-ing Toward a White Future. His 2018 film, The American War, tells the story of the Vietnam War from the point of view of the Vietcong. His other films explore a wide range of subjects, from the diversity of the veteran experience to the role of science in the lives of today’s citizenry. He earned his doctorate from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

GI Film Festival San Diego Web Site

El Dorado Films Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 215,  Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas – SHEEPDOG the Movie and Posttraumatic Growth. Our guests worked on the movie together, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/steven-grayhm-and-matt-dallas

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1921 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veterans Jamie Yslas and Daniel Bernardi. Jamie and Daniel join the show to talk about the 10th annual GI Film Festival San Diego happening May 7-9, 2025 at the Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Jaime Yslas is a U.S. Navy veteran and does volunteer workwith San Diego area veteran service organizations. Jaime spent 32 years with the U.S. Navy in the field of electronic warfare and intelligence. His service record includes deployments with surface, subsurface and aviation forces as well as numerous headquarters assignments. He is a member of the San Diego Veterans Coalition which fosters collaboration among veteran advocates.

Daniel Leonard Bernardi is a documentary filmmaker, cultural studies scholar and veteran of the Iraq War. His research explores the representation and narration of race in American film and television, and includes the award-winning book Star Trek and History: Race-ing Toward a White Future. His 2018 film, The American War, tells the story of the Vietnam War from the point of view of the Vietcong. His other films explore a wide range of subjects, from the diversity of the veteran experience to the role of science in the lives of today’s citizenry. He earned his doctorate from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at UCLA

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

GI Film Festival San Diego Web Site

El Dorado Films Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 215,  Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas – SHEEPDOG the Movie and Posttraumatic Growth. Our guests worked on the movie together, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth.  

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/steven-grayhm-and-matt-dallas

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM216 – Mike Hudson – Suicide Risk Identification with Clearforce BTM216 – Mike Hudson – Suicide Risk Identification with Clearforce full b3552416-9b51-4537-9fa9-228d280b9f30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9599d872 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population. 

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About Today’s Guest

Colonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD.  Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.  

Hudson holds a bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master’s Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master’s Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Clearforce Web site

RESOLVE Platform Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Colonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD.  Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.  

Hudson holds a bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master’s Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master’s Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Clearforce Web site

RESOLVE Platform Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1997 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran, Michael Hudson, Vice President for Insider Risk and Suicide Prevention for Clearforce, a risk analytics company that has developed the Resolve platform that is designed to address challenges associated with personal risk, including increased risk for suicide in the service member and veteran population. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Colonel Michael Hudson, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), served 30 years as an Aviator, Commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation in Africa, Central and Pacific Commands. Has intelligence and operational background, lead joint operational centers, safety, and risk professional designation. Restructured and lead USMC Sexual Assault Prevention Response program, working closely with behavioral health and suicide prevention to take USMC from worst to best program in DoD.  Retiring in 2014, he joined ClearForce as they formed.  

Hudson holds a bachelor’s Degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, Master’s Degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies, Master’s Degree from Troy State University in Management and is Global Counter Insider Threat Program (GCITP) credentialed.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Clearforce Web site

RESOLVE Platform Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation about a new film, SHEEPDOG, with the actors Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas.Together, they worked on the movie, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Steven Grayhm was born in London, Ontario Canada, to a Polish German mother and Canadian father whose family lineage descends from the Weskarini Algonquin First Nation people of La Petite Nation (Little Nation) from Western Quebec, Canada. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, Steven was nominated for a Hollywood Film Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for his short film, Vodka, Winter and The Cry of Violin, for which he starred, wrote, directed and produced. The film, based on a true story about his Polish grandparents' perilous twilight plight to save their only son from a Nazi German POW camp during the last winter of WWII, was nominated at Raindance UK and was awarded 'Best International Short' at the New York International Film Festival.

Steven received critical acclaim for his performance as Young Eddie in the film adaptation of Mitch Albom's best-selling novel, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”, starring Academy Award Winner Jon Voight, Academy Award Nominee's Jeff Daniels and Ellen Burstyn and Emmy Winner Michael Imperioli. Steven also appeared as series lead Liam Cullen, in Netflix's post-apocalyptic drama “Between”, and Robert Zemeckis' big budget documentary-drama, “Medal of Honor”. Steven has performed on stage including multiple stints in the title role of “Hamlet”, and in the LA theater production of August Strindberg's “The Father”, directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons, and starring Academy Winner's Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, and Jessica Chastain. 

Steven recently returned behind the camera to direct himself in the upcoming Veterans feature film SHEEPDOG, for which he also wrote and produced. The film is Executive Produced by Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club), and co-stars Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen, Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall, SAG Nominee Dominic Fusuma, Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. The film will be released In Theaters in the Fall 2025.

Matt Dallas has starred in several films, and has played the title character in the ABC Family television series Kyle XY for three seasons. Dallas also appeared in Camp Slaughter (2005), Living The Dream (2006), and Babysitter Wanted (2008). He has been a guest on the TV show Entourage. In 2005, Dallas starred with Mischa Barton in James Blunt's music video for Goodbye My Lover and in 2008 he starred in Katy Perry's music video for "Thinking of You".

Dallas was cast in ABC's Eastwick, playing Roxie's (Rebecca Romijn) love interest. In 2009, it was announced that Dallas would be appearing in the movie Beauty and the Briefcase with Hilary Duff. Dallas was in an indie western film called The First Ride of Wyatt Earp as Bat Masterson, which was released on March 6, 2012.

In 2012, Dallas starred as Max in the musical love story movie You, Me, & the Circus. He played the role of Bat Masterson in an action packed western movie Wyatt Earp's Revenge with Val Kilmer. He also starred as Lance Leigh in the Hallmark movie Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton.  Dallas played the role of Scott Orenhauser in the indie sci-fi thriller film Life Tracker. Dallas had a recurring role in ABC Family show Baby Daddy, where he played Riley's (Chelsea Kane) love interest.

In 2014, Dallas starred in the horror comedy movie Ghost of Goodnight Lane. In 2015, Dallas starred as Jake in the web series Anne & Jake. The series was released on YouTube on November 11, 2015. In 2017, Dallas starred as Declan in the drama film Alaska is a Drag, written and directed by Shaz Bennett. He also starred as Frank Dean in the western film Painted Woman directed by James Cotten.

In 2018, Dallas starred as pastor John in supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil. In 2019, Dallas played the role of Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter's Plan to Kill alongside Claire Coffee. He also co-starred as Bobby Browning in the romantic comedy Nearly Married starring Cassi Thomson.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

SHEEPDOG the Movie Web Site

SHEEPDOG on Instagram

SHEEPDOG on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. In this course, Dr. Shauna Springer represents the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as she discusses how the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model’s third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Posttraumatic-Growth-after-Loss

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation about a new film, SHEEPDOG, with the actors Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas.Together, they worked on the movie, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Steven Grayhm was born in London, Ontario Canada, to a Polish German mother and Canadian father whose family lineage descends from the Weskarini Algonquin First Nation people of La Petite Nation (Little Nation) from Western Quebec, Canada. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, Steven was nominated for a Hollywood Film Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for his short film, Vodka, Winter and The Cry of Violin, for which he starred, wrote, directed and produced. The film, based on a true story about his Polish grandparents' perilous twilight plight to save their only son from a Nazi German POW camp during the last winter of WWII, was nominated at Raindance UK and was awarded 'Best International Short' at the New York International Film Festival.

Steven received critical acclaim for his performance as Young Eddie in the film adaptation of Mitch Albom's best-selling novel, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”, starring Academy Award Winner Jon Voight, Academy Award Nominee's Jeff Daniels and Ellen Burstyn and Emmy Winner Michael Imperioli. Steven also appeared as series lead Liam Cullen, in Netflix's post-apocalyptic drama “Between”, and Robert Zemeckis' big budget documentary-drama, “Medal of Honor”. Steven has performed on stage including multiple stints in the title role of “Hamlet”, and in the LA theater production of August Strindberg's “The Father”, directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons, and starring Academy Winner's Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, and Jessica Chastain. 

Steven recently returned behind the camera to direct himself in the upcoming Veterans feature film SHEEPDOG, for which he also wrote and produced. The film is Executive Produced by Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club), and co-stars Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen, Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall, SAG Nominee Dominic Fusuma, Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. The film will be released In Theaters in the Fall 2025.

Matt Dallas has starred in several films, and has played the title character in the ABC Family television series Kyle XY for three seasons. Dallas also appeared in Camp Slaughter (2005), Living The Dream (2006), and Babysitter Wanted (2008). He has been a guest on the TV show Entourage. In 2005, Dallas starred with Mischa Barton in James Blunt's music video for Goodbye My Lover and in 2008 he starred in Katy Perry's music video for "Thinking of You".

Dallas was cast in ABC's Eastwick, playing Roxie's (Rebecca Romijn) love interest. In 2009, it was announced that Dallas would be appearing in the movie Beauty and the Briefcase with Hilary Duff. Dallas was in an indie western film called The First Ride of Wyatt Earp as Bat Masterson, which was released on March 6, 2012.

In 2012, Dallas starred as Max in the musical love story movie You, Me, & the Circus. He played the role of Bat Masterson in an action packed western movie Wyatt Earp's Revenge with Val Kilmer. He also starred as Lance Leigh in the Hallmark movie Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton.  Dallas played the role of Scott Orenhauser in the indie sci-fi thriller film Life Tracker. Dallas had a recurring role in ABC Family show Baby Daddy, where he played Riley's (Chelsea Kane) love interest.

In 2014, Dallas starred in the horror comedy movie Ghost of Goodnight Lane. In 2015, Dallas starred as Jake in the web series Anne & Jake. The series was released on YouTube on November 11, 2015. In 2017, Dallas starred as Declan in the drama film Alaska is a Drag, written and directed by Shaz Bennett. He also starred as Frank Dean in the western film Painted Woman directed by James Cotten.

In 2018, Dallas starred as pastor John in supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil. In 2019, Dallas played the role of Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter's Plan to Kill alongside Claire Coffee. He also co-starred as Bobby Browning in the romantic comedy Nearly Married starring Cassi Thomson.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

SHEEPDOG the Movie Web Site

SHEEPDOG on Instagram

SHEEPDOG on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. In this course, Dr. Shauna Springer represents the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as she discusses how the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model’s third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Posttraumatic-Growth-after-Loss

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1659 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation about a new film, SHEEPDOG, with the actors Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas.Together, they worked on the movie, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Steven Grayhm was born in London, Ontario Canada, to a Polish German mother and Canadian father whose family lineage descends from the Weskarini Algonquin First Nation people of La Petite Nation (Little Nation) from Western Quebec, Canada. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, Steven was nominated for a Hollywood Film Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for his short film, Vodka, Winter and The Cry of Violin, for which he starred, wrote, directed and produced. The film, based on a true story about his Polish grandparents' perilous twilight plight to save their only son from a Nazi German POW camp during the last winter of WWII, was nominated at Raindance UK and was awarded 'Best International Short' at the New York International Film Festival.

Steven received critical acclaim for his performance as Young Eddie in the film adaptation of Mitch Albom's best-selling novel, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”, starring Academy Award Winner Jon Voight, Academy Award Nominee's Jeff Daniels and Ellen Burstyn and Emmy Winner Michael Imperioli. Steven also appeared as series lead Liam Cullen, in Netflix's post-apocalyptic drama “Between”, and Robert Zemeckis' big budget documentary-drama, “Medal of Honor”. Steven has performed on stage including multiple stints in the title role of “Hamlet”, and in the LA theater production of August Strindberg's “The Father”, directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons, and starring Academy Winner's Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, and Jessica Chastain. 

Steven recently returned behind the camera to direct himself in the upcoming Veterans feature film SHEEPDOG, for which he also wrote and produced. The film is Executive Produced by Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club), and co-stars Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen, Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall, SAG Nominee Dominic Fusuma, Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. The film will be released In Theaters in the Fall 2025.

Matt Dallas has starred in several films, and has played the title character in the ABC Family television series Kyle XY for three seasons. Dallas also appeared in Camp Slaughter (2005), Living The Dream (2006), and Babysitter Wanted (2008). He has been a guest on the TV show Entourage. In 2005, Dallas starred with Mischa Barton in James Blunt's music video for Goodbye My Lover and in 2008 he starred in Katy Perry's music video for "Thinking of You".

Dallas was cast in ABC's Eastwick, playing Roxie's (Rebecca Romijn) love interest. In 2009, it was announced that Dallas would be appearing in the movie Beauty and the Briefcase with Hilary Duff. Dallas was in an indie western film called The First Ride of Wyatt Earp as Bat Masterson, which was released on March 6, 2012.

In 2012, Dallas starred as Max in the musical love story movie You, Me, & the Circus. He played the role of Bat Masterson in an action packed western movie Wyatt Earp's Revenge with Val Kilmer. He also starred as Lance Leigh in the Hallmark movie Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton.  Dallas played the role of Scott Orenhauser in the indie sci-fi thriller film Life Tracker. Dallas had a recurring role in ABC Family show Baby Daddy, where he played Riley's (Chelsea Kane) love interest.

In 2014, Dallas starred in the horror comedy movie Ghost of Goodnight Lane. In 2015, Dallas starred as Jake in the web series Anne & Jake. The series was released on YouTube on November 11, 2015. In 2017, Dallas starred as Declan in the drama film Alaska is a Drag, written and directed by Shaz Bennett. He also starred as Frank Dean in the western film Painted Woman directed by James Cotten.

In 2018, Dallas starred as pastor John in supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil. In 2019, Dallas played the role of Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter's Plan to Kill alongside Claire Coffee. He also co-starred as Bobby Browning in the romantic comedy Nearly Married starring Cassi Thomson.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

SHEEPDOG the Movie Web Site

SHEEPDOG on Instagram

SHEEPDOG on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. In this course, Dr. Shauna Springer represents the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as she discusses how the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model’s third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Posttraumatic-Growth-after-Loss

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe and a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Hunkpati Dakota Tribe, is a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities. Her work is driven by innovative practices aimed at tackling the significant challenges faced by our Tribal communities knowing our people are a vital resource and asset.  Dr. Rank’s impactful work includes integrated systems for wellness with the emphasize on cultural strengths as a pathway to wellness and well-being knowing our cultural traditions, customs, beliefs, and practices are the foundation to well-being and wellness. Dr. Rank champions the belief-as relatives we are the primary responders who are critical in providing the help where needed and lead the way in centering our well-being.   

 Recognizing the alarming rates of suicide in Indigenous nations, Dr. Rank works tirelessly on suicide prevention initiatives. Her efforts aim to provide support, resources, and hope.  Within Tribal nations, Dr. Rank advocates for services centered in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being that fosters a culture of overall wellness. A cornerstone value she holds at the forefront is utilizing a collective impact approach to improve health and utilization of data for programmatic decision-making.

Dr. Rank journey in early foundational learning began in Head Start, an experience she proudly carries forward as a testament to the importance of early childhood education.  Her academic pathway includes: 

Doctor of Social Work -University of Southern California 

Master of Social Work -Florida State University

Bachelor of Social Work-University of Kansas

Associate of Arts-Haskell Indian Junior College 

As a dedicated professional, Dr. Rank serves as a National Trainer and is a certified trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences along with various other prevention-based programs. She resides on the Hunkpati Nation, where she finds joy in raising her family, cherishing time spent with her grandchildren and family amid the beauty of her Tribal Nation.    

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Húŋkpati Oyáte Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a previous conversation about Native and Tribal veterans on the Behind the Mission podcast, episode 141 with Dean Dauphinais. Dean is a Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran, as well as an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dean-dauphinais

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe and a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Hunkpati Dakota Tribe, is a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities. Her work is driven by innovative practices aimed at tackling the significant challenges faced by our Tribal communities knowing our people are a vital resource and asset.  Dr. Rank’s impactful work includes integrated systems for wellness with the emphasize on cultural strengths as a pathway to wellness and well-being knowing our cultural traditions, customs, beliefs, and practices are the foundation to well-being and wellness. Dr. Rank champions the belief-as relatives we are the primary responders who are critical in providing the help where needed and lead the way in centering our well-being.   

 Recognizing the alarming rates of suicide in Indigenous nations, Dr. Rank works tirelessly on suicide prevention initiatives. Her efforts aim to provide support, resources, and hope.  Within Tribal nations, Dr. Rank advocates for services centered in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being that fosters a culture of overall wellness. A cornerstone value she holds at the forefront is utilizing a collective impact approach to improve health and utilization of data for programmatic decision-making.

Dr. Rank journey in early foundational learning began in Head Start, an experience she proudly carries forward as a testament to the importance of early childhood education.  Her academic pathway includes: 

Doctor of Social Work -University of Southern California 

Master of Social Work -Florida State University

Bachelor of Social Work-University of Kansas

Associate of Arts-Haskell Indian Junior College 

As a dedicated professional, Dr. Rank serves as a National Trainer and is a certified trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences along with various other prevention-based programs. She resides on the Hunkpati Nation, where she finds joy in raising her family, cherishing time spent with her grandchildren and family amid the beauty of her Tribal Nation.    

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Húŋkpati Oyáte Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a previous conversation about Native and Tribal veterans on the Behind the Mission podcast, episode 141 with Dean Dauphinais. Dean is a Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran, as well as an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dean-dauphinais

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2014 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe and a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities.

Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guest

Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Hunkpati Dakota Tribe, is a dedicated social worker whose mission centers around holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities. Her work is driven by innovative practices aimed at tackling the significant challenges faced by our Tribal communities knowing our people are a vital resource and asset.  Dr. Rank’s impactful work includes integrated systems for wellness with the emphasize on cultural strengths as a pathway to wellness and well-being knowing our cultural traditions, customs, beliefs, and practices are the foundation to well-being and wellness. Dr. Rank champions the belief-as relatives we are the primary responders who are critical in providing the help where needed and lead the way in centering our well-being.   

 Recognizing the alarming rates of suicide in Indigenous nations, Dr. Rank works tirelessly on suicide prevention initiatives. Her efforts aim to provide support, resources, and hope.  Within Tribal nations, Dr. Rank advocates for services centered in physical, mental, and spiritual well-being that fosters a culture of overall wellness. A cornerstone value she holds at the forefront is utilizing a collective impact approach to improve health and utilization of data for programmatic decision-making.

Dr. Rank journey in early foundational learning began in Head Start, an experience she proudly carries forward as a testament to the importance of early childhood education.  Her academic pathway includes: 

Doctor of Social Work -University of Southern California 

Master of Social Work -Florida State University

Bachelor of Social Work-University of Kansas

Associate of Arts-Haskell Indian Junior College 

As a dedicated professional, Dr. Rank serves as a National Trainer and is a certified trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences along with various other prevention-based programs. She resides on the Hunkpati Nation, where she finds joy in raising her family, cherishing time spent with her grandchildren and family amid the beauty of her Tribal Nation.    

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Húŋkpati Oyáte Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a previous conversation about Native and Tribal veterans on the Behind the Mission podcast, episode 141 with Dean Dauphinais. Dean is a Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran, as well as an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dean-dauphinais

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide. 

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About Today’s Guest

Denise Meine-Graham, a former corporate executive, turned her personal tragedy into a mission of hope after losing her son, Drey, to suicide in 2012. She founded LOSS Community Services in Columbus, Ohio, to provide support and healing to those bereaved by suicide. In 2022, she transitioned to the role of Director Emerita.

That same year, Denise and her husband, Robbie, established Postvention Consulting LLC to help communities develop LOSS Teams and postvention programs nationwide. They also work at the state level to build postvention infrastructures and networks. In 2023, Postvention Consulting took on the responsibility—originally led by Dr. Frank Campbell—of expanding the LOSS Team active postvention model. LOSSteam.com

With a strong business background, Denise has developed a structured approach to launching LOSS Teams, contributed to nationally recognized media guidelines on suicide reporting, testified before state legislators on postvention-related policies, and frequently speaks on suicide postvention and her journey as a loss survivor.

Denise has received multiple awards recognizing her achievements and collaborative leadership. She has extensive training in suicide prevention and has served as a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Instructor, CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) trainer, and “How to Share Your Story” trainer. She is a Certified Thanatologist, a Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator, and holds a Death and Grief Studies certification from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Loss Team Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Postvention: Healing After Suicide. Postvention is a term unfamiliar to many people, yet it is a critical component of suicide prevention. This course explains postvention, what it is and why it is important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/postvention-healing-after-suicide

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Denise Meine-Graham, a former corporate executive, turned her personal tragedy into a mission of hope after losing her son, Drey, to suicide in 2012. She founded LOSS Community Services in Columbus, Ohio, to provide support and healing to those bereaved by suicide. In 2022, she transitioned to the role of Director Emerita.

That same year, Denise and her husband, Robbie, established Postvention Consulting LLC to help communities develop LOSS Teams and postvention programs nationwide. They also work at the state level to build postvention infrastructures and networks. In 2023, Postvention Consulting took on the responsibility—originally led by Dr. Frank Campbell—of expanding the LOSS Team active postvention model. LOSSteam.com

With a strong business background, Denise has developed a structured approach to launching LOSS Teams, contributed to nationally recognized media guidelines on suicide reporting, testified before state legislators on postvention-related policies, and frequently speaks on suicide postvention and her journey as a loss survivor.

Denise has received multiple awards recognizing her achievements and collaborative leadership. She has extensive training in suicide prevention and has served as a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Instructor, CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) trainer, and “How to Share Your Story” trainer. She is a Certified Thanatologist, a Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator, and holds a Death and Grief Studies certification from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Loss Team Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Postvention: Healing After Suicide. Postvention is a term unfamiliar to many people, yet it is a critical component of suicide prevention. This course explains postvention, what it is and why it is important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/postvention-healing-after-suicide

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2165 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Denise Meine-Graham, a former corporate executive, turned her personal tragedy into a mission of hope after losing her son, Drey, to suicide in 2012. She founded LOSS Community Services in Columbus, Ohio, to provide support and healing to those bereaved by suicide. In 2022, she transitioned to the role of Director Emerita.

That same year, Denise and her husband, Robbie, established Postvention Consulting LLC to help communities develop LOSS Teams and postvention programs nationwide. They also work at the state level to build postvention infrastructures and networks. In 2023, Postvention Consulting took on the responsibility—originally led by Dr. Frank Campbell—of expanding the LOSS Team active postvention model. LOSSteam.com

With a strong business background, Denise has developed a structured approach to launching LOSS Teams, contributed to nationally recognized media guidelines on suicide reporting, testified before state legislators on postvention-related policies, and frequently speaks on suicide postvention and her journey as a loss survivor.

Denise has received multiple awards recognizing her achievements and collaborative leadership. She has extensive training in suicide prevention and has served as a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Instructor, CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) trainer, and “How to Share Your Story” trainer. She is a Certified Thanatologist, a Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator, and holds a Death and Grief Studies certification from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Loss Team Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Postvention: Healing After Suicide. Postvention is a term unfamiliar to many people, yet it is a critical component of suicide prevention. This course explains postvention, what it is and why it is important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/postvention-healing-after-suicide

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM212 – Chad Graham – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society BTM212 – Chad Graham – The Congressional Medal of Honor Society full 705813b0-b0b8-4555-b637-13e9844ed1f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c6bf532 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, inspiring Americans to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients as they connect with communities across America.

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Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a video of a livestream event titled, "Breaking the Wall of Silence" - MoH Recipient Forum on Active Duty & Veteran Suicide. This video features a multi-generational panel of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients sharing their insight, experience, and perspective on key factors surrounding active duty and veteran suicide.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/-_iIfzvYCFM?si=IyDoS4EmqiiXEqdF

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, inspiring Americans to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients as they connect with communities across America.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a video of a livestream event titled, "Breaking the Wall of Silence" - MoH Recipient Forum on Active Duty & Veteran Suicide. This video features a multi-generational panel of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients sharing their insight, experience, and perspective on key factors surrounding active duty and veteran suicide.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/-_iIfzvYCFM?si=IyDoS4EmqiiXEqdF

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2127 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, inspiring Americans to live the values the Medal represents, and supporting Recipients as they connect with communities across America.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Congressional Medal of Honor Society Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is a video of a livestream event titled, "Breaking the Wall of Silence" - MoH Recipient Forum on Active Duty & Veteran Suicide. This video features a multi-generational panel of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients sharing their insight, experience, and perspective on key factors surrounding active duty and veteran suicide.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/-_iIfzvYCFM?si=IyDoS4EmqiiXEqdF

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM211 - John Decoteau - Skill Trades Training for Veterans through Universal Technical Institute BTM211 - John Decoteau - Skill Trades Training for Veterans through Universal Technical Institute full 9c530a18-b301-4140-adef-aa55e5c38f62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ee3e7b1 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians. 

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

John Decoteau is the Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians.

As Vice President Campus and Military Admissions, he has the honor of leading UTI’s campus and military admission teams. He is responsible for helping adult and Veterans achieve their educational and career goals. He works with adult and veteran populations to assess their interests, goals and aptitudes, and, if they are fit with UTI, assists them in applying for school, funding their education and if necessary, relocating, finding part time jobs and getting off to a strong start.

He joined UTI in 2009 and, in his second year, received the Top Leader 2010 award for his work on behalf of Veterans.

Prior to joining UTI, Decoteau spent eight years in the banking industry. He served as a branch manager and became a Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist (CRMS), a designation by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, which less than one percent of entire industry achieve.

John Decoteau also served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating from high school, completed boot camp at Parris Island and received training at the Logistics and Embark School. He was awarded the Marine of the Year in both 1995 and 1996, meritoriously promoted to Sergeant in just his second year with the Corps. He participated in various deployments including Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Silver Wake. In 1999, he re-enlisted for recruiting duty, won Rookie Recruiter of the Year and meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

John earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University. He currently resides in Lake Norman, North Carolina with his wife Robyn. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Universal Technical Institute

UTI Military and Veteran Services

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, we’ll take a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students whom you might advise.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians. 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

John Decoteau is the Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians.

As Vice President Campus and Military Admissions, he has the honor of leading UTI’s campus and military admission teams. He is responsible for helping adult and Veterans achieve their educational and career goals. He works with adult and veteran populations to assess their interests, goals and aptitudes, and, if they are fit with UTI, assists them in applying for school, funding their education and if necessary, relocating, finding part time jobs and getting off to a strong start.

He joined UTI in 2009 and, in his second year, received the Top Leader 2010 award for his work on behalf of Veterans.

Prior to joining UTI, Decoteau spent eight years in the banking industry. He served as a branch manager and became a Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist (CRMS), a designation by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, which less than one percent of entire industry achieve.

John Decoteau also served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating from high school, completed boot camp at Parris Island and received training at the Logistics and Embark School. He was awarded the Marine of the Year in both 1995 and 1996, meritoriously promoted to Sergeant in just his second year with the Corps. He participated in various deployments including Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Silver Wake. In 1999, he re-enlisted for recruiting duty, won Rookie Recruiter of the Year and meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

John earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University. He currently resides in Lake Norman, North Carolina with his wife Robyn. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Universal Technical Institute

UTI Military and Veteran Services

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, we’ll take a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students whom you might advise.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1804 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with John Decoteau, Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians. 

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About Today’s Guest

John Decoteau is the Vice President of Military and Campus Admissions at Universal Technical Institute the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians.

As Vice President Campus and Military Admissions, he has the honor of leading UTI’s campus and military admission teams. He is responsible for helping adult and Veterans achieve their educational and career goals. He works with adult and veteran populations to assess their interests, goals and aptitudes, and, if they are fit with UTI, assists them in applying for school, funding their education and if necessary, relocating, finding part time jobs and getting off to a strong start.

He joined UTI in 2009 and, in his second year, received the Top Leader 2010 award for his work on behalf of Veterans.

Prior to joining UTI, Decoteau spent eight years in the banking industry. He served as a branch manager and became a Certified Residential Mortgage Specialist (CRMS), a designation by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, which less than one percent of entire industry achieve.

John Decoteau also served for seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He entered the Marine Corps in 1994 after graduating from high school, completed boot camp at Parris Island and received training at the Logistics and Embark School. He was awarded the Marine of the Year in both 1995 and 1996, meritoriously promoted to Sergeant in just his second year with the Corps. He participated in various deployments including Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Silver Wake. In 1999, he re-enlisted for recruiting duty, won Rookie Recruiter of the Year and meritoriously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

John earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University. He currently resides in Lake Norman, North Carolina with his wife Robyn. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Universal Technical Institute

UTI Military and Veteran Services

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, we’ll take a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students whom you might advise.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

Mary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, she brings a dynamic vision to MCEC’s mission of ensuring every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

As a military spouse and parent, Bier has firsthand insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military families. This lived experience fuels her passion for advocating for military-connected students, ensuring they receive the educational support and opportunities they deserve.

Bier’s professional background spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she has successfully led high-impact initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and served as a subject matter expert on veteran and military family issues. She has been invited to the White House to share insights on military-connected programs, testified before the New York City Department of Veteran Affairs, and facilitated expert panels on military family well-being.

Prior to joining MCEC, Bier held leadership roles in business strategy, customer success, and military initiatives, where she was instrumental in scaling operations, optimizing talent development, and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Her ability to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes has driven mission impact across multiple organizations.

At MCEC, Bier is committed to expanding the organization’s reach, deepening partnerships, and championing the needs of military-connected children. Under her leadership, MCEC will continue to be a trusted resource for families, educators, and policymakers dedicated to supporting military students on their educational journey.

Bier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from California Lutheran University.

She resides with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Military Child Education Coalition Website

Heroic Hearts Scholarship

Call for the Arts Scholarship

Month of the Military Child Toolkit

Purple Star National Advocate

Student to Student Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. Although your children may be small now, we hope this course gives you some building blocks to address any parenting challenges you may encounter as your children mature.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Children-Who-Support-Veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

Mary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, she brings a dynamic vision to MCEC’s mission of ensuring every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

As a military spouse and parent, Bier has firsthand insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military families. This lived experience fuels her passion for advocating for military-connected students, ensuring they receive the educational support and opportunities they deserve.

Bier’s professional background spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she has successfully led high-impact initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and served as a subject matter expert on veteran and military family issues. She has been invited to the White House to share insights on military-connected programs, testified before the New York City Department of Veteran Affairs, and facilitated expert panels on military family well-being.

Prior to joining MCEC, Bier held leadership roles in business strategy, customer success, and military initiatives, where she was instrumental in scaling operations, optimizing talent development, and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Her ability to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes has driven mission impact across multiple organizations.

At MCEC, Bier is committed to expanding the organization’s reach, deepening partnerships, and championing the needs of military-connected children. Under her leadership, MCEC will continue to be a trusted resource for families, educators, and policymakers dedicated to supporting military students on their educational journey.

Bier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from California Lutheran University.

She resides with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Military Child Education Coalition Website

Heroic Hearts Scholarship

Call for the Arts Scholarship

Month of the Military Child Toolkit

Purple Star National Advocate

Student to Student Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. Although your children may be small now, we hope this course gives you some building blocks to address any parenting challenges you may encounter as your children mature.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Children-Who-Support-Veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1762 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC’s Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

Mary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, she brings a dynamic vision to MCEC’s mission of ensuring every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.

As a military spouse and parent, Bier has firsthand insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military families. This lived experience fuels her passion for advocating for military-connected students, ensuring they receive the educational support and opportunities they deserve.

Bier’s professional background spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she has successfully led high-impact initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and served as a subject matter expert on veteran and military family issues. She has been invited to the White House to share insights on military-connected programs, testified before the New York City Department of Veteran Affairs, and facilitated expert panels on military family well-being.

Prior to joining MCEC, Bier held leadership roles in business strategy, customer success, and military initiatives, where she was instrumental in scaling operations, optimizing talent development, and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Her ability to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes has driven mission impact across multiple organizations.

At MCEC, Bier is committed to expanding the organization’s reach, deepening partnerships, and championing the needs of military-connected children. Under her leadership, MCEC will continue to be a trusted resource for families, educators, and policymakers dedicated to supporting military students on their educational journey.

Bier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from California Lutheran University.

She resides with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Military Child Education Coalition Website

Heroic Hearts Scholarship

Call for the Arts Scholarship

Month of the Military Child Toolkit

Purple Star National Advocate

Student to Student Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. Although your children may be small now, we hope this course gives you some building blocks to address any parenting challenges you may encounter as your children mature.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Children-Who-Support-Veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY, where we discuss the Worried About a Veteran Website. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Garra Lloyd-Lester is the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY). As Coordinator, he works with State and County partners, local governmental units, local coalitions, and other systems to build capacity to help reduce suicides across the lifespan. This work is accomplished through systems level planning, coalition building, program development and training among other activities. 

He facilitates the Lethal Means Safety workgroup as part of the Governors Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF). He has previously facilitated a statewide steering committee to address suicide prevention among first responder disciplines and led the statewide taskforce to develop recommendations on addressing suicide prevention among rural communities in NYS. 

He has 40+ years of experience in the field of social services including working with the developmentally disabled, working in the child welfare system and within the mental health system.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Worried About a Veteran Website

Carry the Round Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Suicide Prevention and the Secure Storage of Firearms: Conversations for Everyone This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-prevention-and-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-conversations-for-everyone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY, where we discuss the Worried About a Veteran Website. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Garra Lloyd-Lester is the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY). As Coordinator, he works with State and County partners, local governmental units, local coalitions, and other systems to build capacity to help reduce suicides across the lifespan. This work is accomplished through systems level planning, coalition building, program development and training among other activities. 

He facilitates the Lethal Means Safety workgroup as part of the Governors Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF). He has previously facilitated a statewide steering committee to address suicide prevention among first responder disciplines and led the statewide taskforce to develop recommendations on addressing suicide prevention among rural communities in NYS. 

He has 40+ years of experience in the field of social services including working with the developmentally disabled, working in the child welfare system and within the mental health system.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Worried About a Veteran Website

Carry the Round Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Suicide Prevention and the Secure Storage of Firearms: Conversations for Everyone This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-prevention-and-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-conversations-for-everyone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1828 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Garra Lloyd – Lester, the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY, where we discuss the Worried About a Veteran Website. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Garra Lloyd-Lester is the Coordinator of the New York State Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY). As Coordinator, he works with State and County partners, local governmental units, local coalitions, and other systems to build capacity to help reduce suicides across the lifespan. This work is accomplished through systems level planning, coalition building, program development and training among other activities. 

He facilitates the Lethal Means Safety workgroup as part of the Governors Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF). He has previously facilitated a statewide steering committee to address suicide prevention among first responder disciplines and led the statewide taskforce to develop recommendations on addressing suicide prevention among rural communities in NYS. 

He has 40+ years of experience in the field of social services including working with the developmentally disabled, working in the child welfare system and within the mental health system.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Worried About a Veteran Website

Carry the Round Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Suicide Prevention and the Secure Storage of Firearms: Conversations for Everyone This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-prevention-and-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-conversations-for-everyone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

 

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About Today’s Guest

LeNaya Hezel serves as Warrior-Scholar Project’s chief programs officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

LeNaya earned her doctorate in public sociology at George Mason University, researching how military-connected students accrue social and cultural capital in higher education. Before WSP, LeNaya served as the inaugural Veterans Office director at Georgetown University and a certifying official at George Washington University. She holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. LeNaya is a 2021 Veterans Leadership Program scholar with the George W. Bush Institute and a Pat Tillman Foundation scholar, but her most prized accomplishments include being a military spouse to a U.S. Navy officer and mother to three spirited children.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Warrior Scholar Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Understanding and Utilizing Your Educational Benefits. This course provides service members, Veterans and their families with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits program.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-and-Utilizing-Your-Educational-Benefits

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

 

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

LeNaya Hezel serves as Warrior-Scholar Project’s chief programs officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

LeNaya earned her doctorate in public sociology at George Mason University, researching how military-connected students accrue social and cultural capital in higher education. Before WSP, LeNaya served as the inaugural Veterans Office director at Georgetown University and a certifying official at George Washington University. She holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. LeNaya is a 2021 Veterans Leadership Program scholar with the George W. Bush Institute and a Pat Tillman Foundation scholar, but her most prized accomplishments include being a military spouse to a U.S. Navy officer and mother to three spirited children.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Warrior Scholar Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Understanding and Utilizing Your Educational Benefits. This course provides service members, Veterans and their families with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits program.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-and-Utilizing-Your-Educational-Benefits

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2029 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse, Dr LeNaya Hezel, who serves as the Warrior Scholar Project’s Chief Programs Officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

LeNaya Hezel serves as Warrior-Scholar Project’s chief programs officer, collaborating with education and military-connected partners to cultivate educational experiences that foster personal growth for any enlisted service members and veterans pursuing higher education and beyond.

LeNaya earned her doctorate in public sociology at George Mason University, researching how military-connected students accrue social and cultural capital in higher education. Before WSP, LeNaya served as the inaugural Veterans Office director at Georgetown University and a certifying official at George Washington University. She holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. LeNaya is a 2021 Veterans Leadership Program scholar with the George W. Bush Institute and a Pat Tillman Foundation scholar, but her most prized accomplishments include being a military spouse to a U.S. Navy officer and mother to three spirited children.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Warrior Scholar Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Understanding and Utilizing Your Educational Benefits. This course provides service members, Veterans and their families with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits program.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-and-Utilizing-Your-Educational-Benefits

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans”

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM207 – Angie DeJarnette – Transition Support for Special Operations Families BTM207 – Angie DeJarnette – Transition Support for Special Operations Families full b05facb4-8a87-47d5-9bfa-b146643a44cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0cb129b Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and Supports. The STEPS Foundation services the Special Operations Forces community with support and guidance for SOF spouses across the nation. 

 

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About Today’s Guest

Angela DeJarnette, Founder & Executive Director, The STEPS Foundation

Angela DeJarnette brings her unwavering commitment and personal experience to empower the spouses of Special Operations service members during their transition from military to civilian life. Having been married to Captain Tom DeJarnette for two decades, Angela intimately understands the unique challenges faced by military spouses throughout their journey. Her family's story includes enduring six deployments, ten relocations, and two overseas tours, residing in places such as Okinawa and Belgium.

Angela's dedication to supporting and mentoring transitioning military spouses remains at the heart of The STEPS Foundation's mission, ensuring that every spouse finds the strength, resources, and community they need to thrive in their civilian life.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The STEPS Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and Supports. The STEPS Foundation services the Special Operations Forces community with support and guidance for SOF spouses across the nation. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

Angela DeJarnette, Founder & Executive Director, The STEPS Foundation

Angela DeJarnette brings her unwavering commitment and personal experience to empower the spouses of Special Operations service members during their transition from military to civilian life. Having been married to Captain Tom DeJarnette for two decades, Angela intimately understands the unique challenges faced by military spouses throughout their journey. Her family's story includes enduring six deployments, ten relocations, and two overseas tours, residing in places such as Okinawa and Belgium.

Angela's dedication to supporting and mentoring transitioning military spouses remains at the heart of The STEPS Foundation's mission, ensuring that every spouse finds the strength, resources, and community they need to thrive in their civilian life.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The STEPS Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1902 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Spouse Angie DeJarnette. The Founder and Executive Director of the STEPS Foundation: Spouse Transition Enrichment Program and Supports. The STEPS Foundation services the Special Operations Forces community with support and guidance for SOF spouses across the nation. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

Angela DeJarnette, Founder & Executive Director, The STEPS Foundation

Angela DeJarnette brings her unwavering commitment and personal experience to empower the spouses of Special Operations service members during their transition from military to civilian life. Having been married to Captain Tom DeJarnette for two decades, Angela intimately understands the unique challenges faced by military spouses throughout their journey. Her family's story includes enduring six deployments, ten relocations, and two overseas tours, residing in places such as Okinawa and Belgium.

Angela's dedication to supporting and mentoring transitioning military spouses remains at the heart of The STEPS Foundation's mission, ensuring that every spouse finds the strength, resources, and community they need to thrive in their civilian life.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The STEPS Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM206 – Anna Larson – Transition Support for Military Spouses BTM206 – Anna Larson – Transition Support for Military Spouses full 52b0d4b6-58da-46a2-94d4-17896d20f19d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9489926a Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse Anna Larson, founder of MilSpouse Transition, where she provides guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life.  

 

Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guest

Anna Larson is the Founder of MilSpouse Transition.  In 2017, she left her job as Director of Programs and Marketing at a Fortune 500 company to focus on the needs gaps within the military spouse community. Through MilSpouse Transition, Anna provides expert guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life. 

While military spouses don’t serve as active duty military members, nor do they claim to share identical lived experiences, they navigate deployments, temporary duty assignments, long work hours, PCS moves, sudden changes to schedules, triumphs, and challenges — all mirroring their servicemembers’ but from a distinctly different perspective. Anna has created MilSpouse Transition as a model of community support and resources tailored to the military spouse's journey out of active duty life.

As a military spouse, her family lived at duty stations in Europe, Africa, and the United States. Now, as a retired military family, they take every opportunity to be outdoors and experience all that life on the “other side” has to offer.   You can often find her camping, sitting in the sun with her nose in a book, or adventuring with her family somewhere in the world.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MilSpouse Transition Website

Anna Larson on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse Anna Larson, founder of MilSpouse Transition, where she provides guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life.  

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Anna Larson is the Founder of MilSpouse Transition.  In 2017, she left her job as Director of Programs and Marketing at a Fortune 500 company to focus on the needs gaps within the military spouse community. Through MilSpouse Transition, Anna provides expert guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life. 

While military spouses don’t serve as active duty military members, nor do they claim to share identical lived experiences, they navigate deployments, temporary duty assignments, long work hours, PCS moves, sudden changes to schedules, triumphs, and challenges — all mirroring their servicemembers’ but from a distinctly different perspective. Anna has created MilSpouse Transition as a model of community support and resources tailored to the military spouse's journey out of active duty life.

As a military spouse, her family lived at duty stations in Europe, Africa, and the United States. Now, as a retired military family, they take every opportunity to be outdoors and experience all that life on the “other side” has to offer.   You can often find her camping, sitting in the sun with her nose in a book, or adventuring with her family somewhere in the world.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MilSpouse Transition Website

Anna Larson on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1809 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse Anna Larson, founder of MilSpouse Transition, where she provides guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life.  

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Anna Larson is the Founder of MilSpouse Transition.  In 2017, she left her job as Director of Programs and Marketing at a Fortune 500 company to focus on the needs gaps within the military spouse community. Through MilSpouse Transition, Anna provides expert guidance, resources, and support for military spouses transitioning out of active duty military life. 

While military spouses don’t serve as active duty military members, nor do they claim to share identical lived experiences, they navigate deployments, temporary duty assignments, long work hours, PCS moves, sudden changes to schedules, triumphs, and challenges — all mirroring their servicemembers’ but from a distinctly different perspective. Anna has created MilSpouse Transition as a model of community support and resources tailored to the military spouse's journey out of active duty life.

As a military spouse, her family lived at duty stations in Europe, Africa, and the United States. Now, as a retired military family, they take every opportunity to be outdoors and experience all that life on the “other side” has to offer.   You can often find her camping, sitting in the sun with her nose in a book, or adventuring with her family somewhere in the world.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MilSpouse Transition Website

Anna Larson on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, course, Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well mental health policy advocate. 

 

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About Today’s Guest

Tempa Sherrill is the Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation at The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where she advances clinical practices for veterans, military, first responders, and adult populations. She is also the Founder and Owner of The Brave Fight, LLC, a trauma- and grief-informed group therapy practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Previously, she served as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at One Tribe Foundation and founded Stay The Course Veteran Services.

With a background in programming for veterans and families and an 18-year career in secondary education, Tempa brings deep expertise in behavioral health and education. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), she holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Master of Education Administration from Texas Wesleyan University.

As a former paramedic and the spouse of a combat veteran and police officer, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by public servants and their families. She is powerfully aware of the trauma that family members endure and the importance of healing for the family. Tempa believes her work in behavioral health is a is a calling to empower others to overcome human struggles in order to live resilient lives.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Brave Fight LLC

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Tempa Sherill on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to be a Mental Healthcare Advocate This course provides information on your Veteran’s rights, tips for finding a case manager, and developing a transition of care advocacy plan.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-be-a-mental-healthcare-advocate

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well mental health policy advocate. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Tempa Sherrill is the Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation at The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where she advances clinical practices for veterans, military, first responders, and adult populations. She is also the Founder and Owner of The Brave Fight, LLC, a trauma- and grief-informed group therapy practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Previously, she served as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at One Tribe Foundation and founded Stay The Course Veteran Services.

With a background in programming for veterans and families and an 18-year career in secondary education, Tempa brings deep expertise in behavioral health and education. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), she holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Master of Education Administration from Texas Wesleyan University.

As a former paramedic and the spouse of a combat veteran and police officer, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by public servants and their families. She is powerfully aware of the trauma that family members endure and the importance of healing for the family. Tempa believes her work in behavioral health is a is a calling to empower others to overcome human struggles in order to live resilient lives.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Brave Fight LLC

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Tempa Sherill on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to be a Mental Healthcare Advocate This course provides information on your Veteran’s rights, tips for finding a case manager, and developing a transition of care advocacy plan.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-be-a-mental-healthcare-advocate

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1764 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Veteran Spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor Tempa Sherill. We talk about both her work as a treatment provider as well mental health policy advocate. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Tempa Sherrill is the Senior Director for Strategy and Innovation at The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, where she advances clinical practices for veterans, military, first responders, and adult populations. She is also the Founder and Owner of The Brave Fight, LLC, a trauma- and grief-informed group therapy practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Previously, she served as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Operating Officer at One Tribe Foundation and founded Stay The Course Veteran Services.

With a background in programming for veterans and families and an 18-year career in secondary education, Tempa brings deep expertise in behavioral health and education. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), she holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University and a Master of Education Administration from Texas Wesleyan University.

As a former paramedic and the spouse of a combat veteran and police officer, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by public servants and their families. She is powerfully aware of the trauma that family members endure and the importance of healing for the family. Tempa believes her work in behavioral health is a is a calling to empower others to overcome human struggles in order to live resilient lives.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Brave Fight LLC

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Tempa Sherill on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to be a Mental Healthcare Advocate This course provides information on your Veteran’s rights, tips for finding a case manager, and developing a transition of care advocacy plan.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-be-a-mental-healthcare-advocate

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM204 – Kaitlyn Siewert – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program BTM204 – Kaitlyn Siewert – REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program full 3d8f3d09-1ded-410a-a4d3-d893bfc550f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9aa5e0a7 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. During our conversation, we talk about REINS of Valor the military and veteran mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program. 

 

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kaitlyn Siewert is the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA.  She has worked and volunteered in the Equine Assisted Services industry for 30 years and has experience in both the programming and administration areas of the non-profit organization.  Acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology as well as a master’s in business administration, Kaitlyn has been fortunate to have experience both in conducting therapeutic sessions as well as navigating the challenges of fundraising and fiscal management.  

As a Marine Corps spouse, Kaitlyn has lived the personal trials of military life and is aware of the tribulations and celebrations that affect those that have served; thus, feeding her passion for providing services to our veterans, active-duty military and first responders. REINS of Valor is the mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program.  While experiencing the struggles of watching her husband’s transition from military to civilian life, she became aware of the benefits REINS had in their lives.  The importance of mental health in the military and first responder populations, and their families became apparent, and Kaitlyn knew that REINS had the potential to make a difference. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

PATH International

Ideas for Equine-Assisted Services with Veterans

https://www.horsesandhumans.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Goodbye to Going It Alone

This course explains ways to overcome the stigma of asking for help and finding the courage to take action. This course teaches Veterans and caregivers when it is time to ask for help and the steps required to take care of themselves.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/goodbye-to-going-it-alone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. During our conversation, we talk about REINS of Valor the military and veteran mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kaitlyn Siewert is the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA.  She has worked and volunteered in the Equine Assisted Services industry for 30 years and has experience in both the programming and administration areas of the non-profit organization.  Acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology as well as a master’s in business administration, Kaitlyn has been fortunate to have experience both in conducting therapeutic sessions as well as navigating the challenges of fundraising and fiscal management.  

As a Marine Corps spouse, Kaitlyn has lived the personal trials of military life and is aware of the tribulations and celebrations that affect those that have served; thus, feeding her passion for providing services to our veterans, active-duty military and first responders. REINS of Valor is the mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program.  While experiencing the struggles of watching her husband’s transition from military to civilian life, she became aware of the benefits REINS had in their lives.  The importance of mental health in the military and first responder populations, and their families became apparent, and Kaitlyn knew that REINS had the potential to make a difference. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

PATH International

Ideas for Equine-Assisted Services with Veterans

https://www.horsesandhumans.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Goodbye to Going It Alone

This course explains ways to overcome the stigma of asking for help and finding the courage to take action. This course teaches Veterans and caregivers when it is time to ask for help and the steps required to take care of themselves.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/goodbye-to-going-it-alone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1869 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Kaitlyn Siewert, the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA. During our conversation, we talk about REINS of Valor the military and veteran mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Kaitlyn Siewert is the Executive Director of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program located in Fallbrook, CA.  She has worked and volunteered in the Equine Assisted Services industry for 30 years and has experience in both the programming and administration areas of the non-profit organization.  Acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology as well as a master’s in business administration, Kaitlyn has been fortunate to have experience both in conducting therapeutic sessions as well as navigating the challenges of fundraising and fiscal management.  

As a Marine Corps spouse, Kaitlyn has lived the personal trials of military life and is aware of the tribulations and celebrations that affect those that have served; thus, feeding her passion for providing services to our veterans, active-duty military and first responders. REINS of Valor is the mental health program that has blossomed from REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship program.  While experiencing the struggles of watching her husband’s transition from military to civilian life, she became aware of the benefits REINS had in their lives.  The importance of mental health in the military and first responder populations, and their families became apparent, and Kaitlyn knew that REINS had the potential to make a difference. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

PATH International

Ideas for Equine-Assisted Services with Veterans

https://www.horsesandhumans.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Goodbye to Going It Alone

This course explains ways to overcome the stigma of asking for help and finding the courage to take action. This course teaches Veterans and caregivers when it is time to ask for help and the steps required to take care of themselves.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/goodbye-to-going-it-alone

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM202 - Travis Collier - United States Coast Guard BTM202 - Travis Collier - United States Coast Guard full 812fc2d1-6ea4-4916-b8ee-4de9d23bb211 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442c0afb  Show Summary

Coast Guard Veteran Travis Collier, a retired field grade Coast Guard officer who most recently was a Senior Commander at the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, where we talk about mental health and wellness in the Coast Guard, as well as his approach to planning for transition during and after the military. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Travis Collier on LinkedIn

Travis’ author page on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]>  Show Summary

Coast Guard Veteran Travis Collier, a retired field grade Coast Guard officer who most recently was a Senior Commander at the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, where we talk about mental health and wellness in the Coast Guard, as well as his approach to planning for transition during and after the military. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Travis Collier on LinkedIn

Travis’ author page on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2286  Show Summary

Coast Guard Veteran Travis Collier, a retired field grade Coast Guard officer who most recently was a Senior Commander at the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma, where we talk about mental health and wellness in the Coast Guard, as well as his approach to planning for transition during and after the military. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Travis Collier on LinkedIn

Travis’ author page on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

Episode Partner:

 

This week’s episode is brought to you by J.B. Hunt, an industry leading transportation and logistics company offering hiring, training and resources for military veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses. For more information, check out their military culture at jbhunt.jobs.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM201 – Dr. Eric Rice – The USC Center for AI in Society BTM201 – Dr. Eric Rice – The USC Center for AI in Society full 5bf70358-3d51-4dd9-bafe-0f2b1edf1842 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72dd9f24 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Dr. Eric Rice, Director of the Universe of Southern California Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society. In this episode, we talk about how AI can be used to research challenges faced by at-risk populations, including service members and veterans. 

 

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About Today’s Guest

Eric Rice is a professor, the associate dean for research and the founding co-director of the USC Center for AI in Society, a joint venture of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Rice received a BA from the University of Chicago, and an MA and PhD in Sociology from Stanford University. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. He joined the USC faculty in 2009.

Rice specializes in social network science and theory, as well as community-based research. His primary focus is on youth experiencing homelessness and how issues of social network influence may affect risk-taking behaviors and resilience. For several years he has worked with colleague Milind Tambe to merge social work science and AI, seeking novel solutions to major social problems such as homelessness and HIV.

Rice is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles in such publications as the American Journal of Public Health, AIDS and Behavior, Journal of Adolescent Health, Pediatrics, and Child Development, and the Journal of the Society for Social Work Research. He is the recipient of grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, the Army Research Office and other agencies. In 2012, he received the John B. Reid Early Career Award through the Society for Prevention Research. In 2021, he was inducted as a Fellow of the Society for Social Work Research.

Since 2002, Rice has worked closely with homeless youth providers in Los Angeles and many other communities across the country. He is the creator of the TAY Triage Tool — to identify high-risk homeless youth for prioritizing them for supportive housing — which was incorporated into Orgcode’s Next Step Tool for homeless youth. Rice’s primary collaborators in Los Angeles are the Los Angeles Housing Service Authority, the United Way’s Home for Good, the LA LGBT Center, My Friend’s Place and Safe Place for Youth.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

USC CAIS Web site

Research on suicidal ideation for active duty military members

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is an episode of Seeking the Military Suicide Solution with Air Force Captain Michael Kanaan, where we talk about the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence for suicide prevention. 

 

You can find the resource here: https://veteranmentalhealth.com/stmss43/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Dr. Eric Rice, Director of the Universe of Southern California Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society. In this episode, we talk about how AI can be used to research challenges faced by at-risk populations, including service members and veterans. 

 

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As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Eric Rice is a professor, the associate dean for research and the founding co-director of the USC Center for AI in Society, a joint venture of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Rice received a BA from the University of Chicago, and an MA and PhD in Sociology from Stanford University. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. He joined the USC faculty in 2009.

Rice specializes in social network science and theory, as well as community-based research. His primary focus is on youth experiencing homelessness and how issues of social network influence may affect risk-taking behaviors and resilience. For several years he has worked with colleague Milind Tambe to merge social work science and AI, seeking novel solutions to major social problems such as homelessness and HIV.

Rice is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles in such publications as the American Journal of Public Health, AIDS and Behavior, Journal of Adolescent Health, Pediatrics, and Child Development, and the Journal of the Society for Social Work Research. He is the recipient of grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, the Army Research Office and other agencies. In 2012, he received the John B. Reid Early Career Award through the Society for Prevention Research. In 2021, he was inducted as a Fellow of the Society for Social Work Research.

Since 2002, Rice has worked closely with homeless youth providers in Los Angeles and many other communities across the country. He is the creator of the TAY Triage Tool — to identify high-risk homeless youth for prioritizing them for supportive housing — which was incorporated into Orgcode’s Next Step Tool for homeless youth. Rice’s primary collaborators in Los Angeles are the Los Angeles Housing Service Authority, the United Way’s Home for Good, the LA LGBT Center, My Friend’s Place and Safe Place for Youth.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

USC CAIS Web site

Research on suicidal ideation for active duty military members

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is an episode of Seeking the Military Suicide Solution with Air Force Captain Michael Kanaan, where we talk about the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence for suicide prevention. 

 

You can find the resource here: https://veteranmentalhealth.com/stmss43/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1954 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation Dr. Eric Rice, Director of the Universe of Southern California Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society. In this episode, we talk about how AI can be used to research challenges faced by at-risk populations, including service members and veterans. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Eric Rice is a professor, the associate dean for research and the founding co-director of the USC Center for AI in Society, a joint venture of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Rice received a BA from the University of Chicago, and an MA and PhD in Sociology from Stanford University. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. He joined the USC faculty in 2009.

Rice specializes in social network science and theory, as well as community-based research. His primary focus is on youth experiencing homelessness and how issues of social network influence may affect risk-taking behaviors and resilience. For several years he has worked with colleague Milind Tambe to merge social work science and AI, seeking novel solutions to major social problems such as homelessness and HIV.

Rice is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles in such publications as the American Journal of Public Health, AIDS and Behavior, Journal of Adolescent Health, Pediatrics, and Child Development, and the Journal of the Society for Social Work Research. He is the recipient of grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, the Army Research Office and other agencies. In 2012, he received the John B. Reid Early Career Award through the Society for Prevention Research. In 2021, he was inducted as a Fellow of the Society for Social Work Research.

Since 2002, Rice has worked closely with homeless youth providers in Los Angeles and many other communities across the country. He is the creator of the TAY Triage Tool — to identify high-risk homeless youth for prioritizing them for supportive housing — which was incorporated into Orgcode’s Next Step Tool for homeless youth. Rice’s primary collaborators in Los Angeles are the Los Angeles Housing Service Authority, the United Way’s Home for Good, the LA LGBT Center, My Friend’s Place and Safe Place for Youth.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

USC CAIS Web site

Research on suicidal ideation for active duty military members

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s resource of the week is an episode of Seeking the Military Suicide Solution with Air Force Captain Michael Kanaan, where we talk about the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence for suicide prevention. 

 

You can find the resource here: https://veteranmentalhealth.com/stmss43/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM200 – Lissa Thomson – Board Chair, PsychArmor Board of Directors BTM200 – Lissa Thomson – Board Chair, PsychArmor Board of Directors full b708816c-b326-4d3e-950f-f2fe4c6f5d1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e83be0f Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lissa Thomson, Board Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. Lissa shares her military family story as well as her goals for the future of PsychArmor

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Lissa Thomson is a recognized leader in Healthcare Risk Management with over 40 years of experience in executive roles at some of the world’s largest insurance and healthcare consulting organizations, including Mercer, Johnson & Higgins, and BC&BS of Connecticut (now Anthem). As Chief Consultant at Lockton Companies, the largest independent, privately owned global risk management and consulting firm, Lissa plays a critical role in strategic initiatives involving human capital and health risk management. Lockton, employing more than 11,000 professionals and serving 65,000 clients worldwide, benefits from her leadership in navigating complex client challenges and delivering innovative solutions across industries.

Since 2002, Lissa has been integral to Lockton's success, helping guide the company's strategic approach to healthcare reform and employee benefits, ensuring top-tier services for clients and effective collaboration across Lockton’s national practice. Her extensive experience and dedication to service extend to her role as Chair of the Board at PsychArmor, where she applies her strategic expertise to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the way communities engage with military and veteran populations through education and training. Her background in governance and risk management is invaluable to PsychArmor’s efforts in creating lasting, meaningful support for military-connected individuals.

In addition to her professional work, Lissa is involved in a California statewide program focused on promoting mental health awareness in junior high and high schools, further reflecting her commitment to improving community well-being. She is a sought-after speaker and has taught benefits plan finance and management at the University of California, San Diego.

Lissa holds a degree in Mathematics Education from Boston University and is a lifelong learner. She resides in San Diego, where she is currently learning to play the drums and working on her flower arranging skills. An avid traveler, Lissa enjoys exploring new destinations and spending quality time with her family. She is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys time with her husband and two children—a wildlife ecologist and an active-duty Navy pilot.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

PsychArmor Board of Directors

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is this podcast! We mentioned it often, but this podcast is available on all podcast listening platforms, but it's also on the PsychArmor website. 

There's a search bar where you can search through the last 200 episodes for something that might interest you

 

You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lissa Thomson, Board Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. Lissa shares her military family story as well as her goals for the future of PsychArmor

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Lissa Thomson is a recognized leader in Healthcare Risk Management with over 40 years of experience in executive roles at some of the world’s largest insurance and healthcare consulting organizations, including Mercer, Johnson & Higgins, and BC&BS of Connecticut (now Anthem). As Chief Consultant at Lockton Companies, the largest independent, privately owned global risk management and consulting firm, Lissa plays a critical role in strategic initiatives involving human capital and health risk management. Lockton, employing more than 11,000 professionals and serving 65,000 clients worldwide, benefits from her leadership in navigating complex client challenges and delivering innovative solutions across industries.

Since 2002, Lissa has been integral to Lockton's success, helping guide the company's strategic approach to healthcare reform and employee benefits, ensuring top-tier services for clients and effective collaboration across Lockton’s national practice. Her extensive experience and dedication to service extend to her role as Chair of the Board at PsychArmor, where she applies her strategic expertise to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the way communities engage with military and veteran populations through education and training. Her background in governance and risk management is invaluable to PsychArmor’s efforts in creating lasting, meaningful support for military-connected individuals.

In addition to her professional work, Lissa is involved in a California statewide program focused on promoting mental health awareness in junior high and high schools, further reflecting her commitment to improving community well-being. She is a sought-after speaker and has taught benefits plan finance and management at the University of California, San Diego.

Lissa holds a degree in Mathematics Education from Boston University and is a lifelong learner. She resides in San Diego, where she is currently learning to play the drums and working on her flower arranging skills. An avid traveler, Lissa enjoys exploring new destinations and spending quality time with her family. She is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys time with her husband and two children—a wildlife ecologist and an active-duty Navy pilot.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

PsychArmor Board of Directors

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is this podcast! We mentioned it often, but this podcast is available on all podcast listening platforms, but it's also on the PsychArmor website. 

There's a search bar where you can search through the last 200 episodes for something that might interest you

 

You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1758 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lissa Thomson, Board Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors. Lissa shares her military family story as well as her goals for the future of PsychArmor

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guest

Lissa Thomson is a recognized leader in Healthcare Risk Management with over 40 years of experience in executive roles at some of the world’s largest insurance and healthcare consulting organizations, including Mercer, Johnson & Higgins, and BC&BS of Connecticut (now Anthem). As Chief Consultant at Lockton Companies, the largest independent, privately owned global risk management and consulting firm, Lissa plays a critical role in strategic initiatives involving human capital and health risk management. Lockton, employing more than 11,000 professionals and serving 65,000 clients worldwide, benefits from her leadership in navigating complex client challenges and delivering innovative solutions across industries.

Since 2002, Lissa has been integral to Lockton's success, helping guide the company's strategic approach to healthcare reform and employee benefits, ensuring top-tier services for clients and effective collaboration across Lockton’s national practice. Her extensive experience and dedication to service extend to her role as Chair of the Board at PsychArmor, where she applies her strategic expertise to advance the organization’s mission of transforming the way communities engage with military and veteran populations through education and training. Her background in governance and risk management is invaluable to PsychArmor’s efforts in creating lasting, meaningful support for military-connected individuals.

In addition to her professional work, Lissa is involved in a California statewide program focused on promoting mental health awareness in junior high and high schools, further reflecting her commitment to improving community well-being. She is a sought-after speaker and has taught benefits plan finance and management at the University of California, San Diego.

Lissa holds a degree in Mathematics Education from Boston University and is a lifelong learner. She resides in San Diego, where she is currently learning to play the drums and working on her flower arranging skills. An avid traveler, Lissa enjoys exploring new destinations and spending quality time with her family. She is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys time with her husband and two children—a wildlife ecologist and an active-duty Navy pilot.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

PsychArmor Board of Directors

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is this podcast! We mentioned it often, but this podcast is available on all podcast listening platforms, but it's also on the PsychArmor website. 

There's a search bar where you can search through the last 200 episodes for something that might interest you

 

You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM199 - Behind the Mission Year Two Retrospective BTM199 - Behind the Mission Year Two Retrospective full 5803ef51-a609-4083-af4e-5e5138c3b13f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1939817 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a retrospective review of year two of the Behind the Mission Podcast, with the shows grouped by categories and snippets of sample shows representing the different categories. 

 

Provide Feedback

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Links Mentioned in this Episode 

BTM82 - Aimee Johnson - Suicide Prevention for the Military Affiliated Population

BTM92 - Katie Ross and Katie Stenger - Summit Behavioral Health

BTM66 - Josh Protas - Food Insecurity in the Military Affiliated Population

BTM68 - Paul Fukuma - TAJI 100

BTM55 - Dr. Roxana Delgado - Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers

BTM70 - Jenna Pryor - Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations

BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans

BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill

BTM83 - Brian Jenkins - Armed Services Arts Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast. It’s available on all of the podcast distribution platforms, but you can also find this and every episode on the PsychArmor website. If you’re curious about a topic related to service members, veterans, and their families, chances are we have a guest talking about it over the past two hundred episodes…and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know, and we will find a guest to meet the need. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a retrospective review of year two of the Behind the Mission Podcast, with the shows grouped by categories and snippets of sample shows representing the different categories. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

BTM82 - Aimee Johnson - Suicide Prevention for the Military Affiliated Population

BTM92 - Katie Ross and Katie Stenger - Summit Behavioral Health

BTM66 - Josh Protas - Food Insecurity in the Military Affiliated Population

BTM68 - Paul Fukuma - TAJI 100

BTM55 - Dr. Roxana Delgado - Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers

BTM70 - Jenna Pryor - Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations

BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans

BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill

BTM83 - Brian Jenkins - Armed Services Arts Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast. It’s available on all of the podcast distribution platforms, but you can also find this and every episode on the PsychArmor website. If you’re curious about a topic related to service members, veterans, and their families, chances are we have a guest talking about it over the past two hundred episodes…and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know, and we will find a guest to meet the need. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2101 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a retrospective review of year two of the Behind the Mission Podcast, with the shows grouped by categories and snippets of sample shows representing the different categories. 

 

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Links Mentioned in this Episode 

BTM82 - Aimee Johnson - Suicide Prevention for the Military Affiliated Population

BTM92 - Katie Ross and Katie Stenger - Summit Behavioral Health

BTM66 - Josh Protas - Food Insecurity in the Military Affiliated Population

BTM68 - Paul Fukuma - TAJI 100

BTM55 - Dr. Roxana Delgado - Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers

BTM70 - Jenna Pryor - Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations

BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans

BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill

BTM83 - Brian Jenkins - Armed Services Arts Partnership

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast. It’s available on all of the podcast distribution platforms, but you can also find this and every episode on the PsychArmor website. If you’re curious about a topic related to service members, veterans, and their families, chances are we have a guest talking about it over the past two hundred episodes…and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, let us know, and we will find a guest to meet the need. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast

 

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Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Founder & CEO: Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran Melissa A. Washington wears many hats. Yet woven throughout her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.

The daughter of a Bronze Star Army Vietnam War veteran, Melissa grew up in San Francisco’s East Bay. Fiercely independent as a child, she spent many afternoons in her family’s video store, developing an early sense of business acumen. That enterprising spirit continued into her teenage years when Melissa began training for a career in early childhood education while still in high school.

But something else sparked in Melissa just as she was finishing her certification. Seeking to expand her world and serve her country, the 18-year-old enlisted in the Navy, spending three years on active duty and five years in the reserve. She did a 6-month "Med Cruise" and a 6-month "West Pac" deployment during her active duty. That formative experience set her life on a completely new trajectory—not only taking her across the globe and teaching her vital lessons but also introducing Melissa to her husband and, ultimately, inspiring her to transform thousands of lives. 

In the mid-nineties, she chose to leave the Navy early, having witnessed the burdens that come with a dual-service family. While her husband would remain in the Marine Corps for 21 years, Melissa embarked on a new path, earning her bachelor’s degree in business management. She followed with a decade-long career in corporate recruiting and human resources, working with such entities as Nissan, Oracle, Tickets.com, Randstad, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

But in 2009, amid The Great Recession, Melissa was laid off. Despite the setback, she relied on her military training—which taught her to be adaptable and resourceful—and her innate sense of resilience. Above all, Melissa saw an opportunity to reinvent herself once again.

Initially, she held LinkedIn workshops from her dining room table, imparting her vital knowledge to others. Soon, she was hosting larger workshops, which eventually grew into speaking engagements with hundreds of attendees. In 2011, she established Melissa Washington, Inc., a consulting service catering to businesses and individuals that incorporates LinkedIn for research, recruiting, job seeking, and collaboration. 

After four years at LinkedIn, where Melissa managed global meetings, she returned to her entrepreneurial roots. But this time, she focused on her fellow women veterans. A natural networker, Melissa initially sought to connect with her peers outside of traditional veterans’ organizations. Yet, the more meetups she planned, the more she realized the need for a dedicated support system for women veterans. 

In 2015, what started as a local meetup turned into Women Veterans Alliance—a global organization that seeks to empower and positively impact the lives of women veterans. Three years later, she established the nonprofit wing of WVA, Women Veterans Giving. Both entities offer women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life. WVG also helps fund women veteran-owned businesses, which other organizations often overlook. To date, they have awarded over $20k to women in veteran-owned businesses. In 2016, created and produced the first "Women Veterans Unconference."  Developed The Beyond Call of Duty Award Honoring Sgt Nicole Gee to honor and recognize the women in our communities. 

In 2021, Melissa expanded her role in the community by co-founding Women Veterans Magazine—the first publication of its kind to address the issues affecting women veterans and provide them with local and national resources. 

Aside from serving as CEO of WVA and WVG and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa stays busy as an in-demand public speaker whose topics range from Maximizing Impact to Unlocking the Power of Purpose. She speaks regularly at conferences and events around the country and has spoken at over 100 events—presenting for the likes of Marriott, the Urban League, Blue Diamond, and IMEX America. Melissa has also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show and the Lifetime Channel’s The Balancing Act, as well as on SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, among others.

Additionally, Melissa is the author of Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move (FriesenPress, 2014). And Unstoppable: Being Fierce, Fearless & Unf*ckwithable in Life and Business, based on her experiences with WVA, which offers practical advice on creating a meet-up group and becoming an influencer within one’s community (Brave Healer Productions, 2022).

A longtime resident of Northern California, Melissa was a 2011 recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 award and was among the Journal’s Women Who Mean Business honorees in 2017. She has also been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners with an Outstanding Women Leader Visionary Award and received the 2016 Soroptimist Ruby Award, which recognizes women helping women. In 2019, she received the Center for Women Veterans’ Trailblazer Award.   In 2022, she received her first Federal Appointment to the Small Business Administration Advisory Committee on Veteran Business Affairs (ACVBA).   

In 2022, Thrive Causemetics Inc. featured a "Melissa" Warm Sienna Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint to honor her infinite impact on the community.   In 2023, she started Veteran.Events to provide event services to the veteran and military community. 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Jarrod, and daughter, Maya. In addition to being an avid genealogist, Melissa loves vacationing with her family—particularly trips that involve a beach.

Her grandfather, a WWII Army Air Corps/Air Force Veteran who received the Bronze Star and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, served in the 509th Bomb Squad AC in the Eastern European Theater with 37 missions over Germany.

Her husband is a retired Marine who served in combat in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Veterans Alliance Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Veterans Series. This four-part video series dives into their history, triumphs, and unique challenges from the Revolutionary War to present day. 

 

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]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Founder & CEO: Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran Melissa A. Washington wears many hats. Yet woven throughout her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.

The daughter of a Bronze Star Army Vietnam War veteran, Melissa grew up in San Francisco’s East Bay. Fiercely independent as a child, she spent many afternoons in her family’s video store, developing an early sense of business acumen. That enterprising spirit continued into her teenage years when Melissa began training for a career in early childhood education while still in high school.

But something else sparked in Melissa just as she was finishing her certification. Seeking to expand her world and serve her country, the 18-year-old enlisted in the Navy, spending three years on active duty and five years in the reserve. She did a 6-month "Med Cruise" and a 6-month "West Pac" deployment during her active duty. That formative experience set her life on a completely new trajectory—not only taking her across the globe and teaching her vital lessons but also introducing Melissa to her husband and, ultimately, inspiring her to transform thousands of lives. 

In the mid-nineties, she chose to leave the Navy early, having witnessed the burdens that come with a dual-service family. While her husband would remain in the Marine Corps for 21 years, Melissa embarked on a new path, earning her bachelor’s degree in business management. She followed with a decade-long career in corporate recruiting and human resources, working with such entities as Nissan, Oracle, Tickets.com, Randstad, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

But in 2009, amid The Great Recession, Melissa was laid off. Despite the setback, she relied on her military training—which taught her to be adaptable and resourceful—and her innate sense of resilience. Above all, Melissa saw an opportunity to reinvent herself once again.

Initially, she held LinkedIn workshops from her dining room table, imparting her vital knowledge to others. Soon, she was hosting larger workshops, which eventually grew into speaking engagements with hundreds of attendees. In 2011, she established Melissa Washington, Inc., a consulting service catering to businesses and individuals that incorporates LinkedIn for research, recruiting, job seeking, and collaboration. 

After four years at LinkedIn, where Melissa managed global meetings, she returned to her entrepreneurial roots. But this time, she focused on her fellow women veterans. A natural networker, Melissa initially sought to connect with her peers outside of traditional veterans’ organizations. Yet, the more meetups she planned, the more she realized the need for a dedicated support system for women veterans. 

In 2015, what started as a local meetup turned into Women Veterans Alliance—a global organization that seeks to empower and positively impact the lives of women veterans. Three years later, she established the nonprofit wing of WVA, Women Veterans Giving. Both entities offer women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life. WVG also helps fund women veteran-owned businesses, which other organizations often overlook. To date, they have awarded over $20k to women in veteran-owned businesses. In 2016, created and produced the first "Women Veterans Unconference."  Developed The Beyond Call of Duty Award Honoring Sgt Nicole Gee to honor and recognize the women in our communities. 

In 2021, Melissa expanded her role in the community by co-founding Women Veterans Magazine—the first publication of its kind to address the issues affecting women veterans and provide them with local and national resources. 

Aside from serving as CEO of WVA and WVG and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa stays busy as an in-demand public speaker whose topics range from Maximizing Impact to Unlocking the Power of Purpose. She speaks regularly at conferences and events around the country and has spoken at over 100 events—presenting for the likes of Marriott, the Urban League, Blue Diamond, and IMEX America. Melissa has also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show and the Lifetime Channel’s The Balancing Act, as well as on SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, among others.

Additionally, Melissa is the author of Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move (FriesenPress, 2014). And Unstoppable: Being Fierce, Fearless & Unf*ckwithable in Life and Business, based on her experiences with WVA, which offers practical advice on creating a meet-up group and becoming an influencer within one’s community (Brave Healer Productions, 2022).

A longtime resident of Northern California, Melissa was a 2011 recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 award and was among the Journal’s Women Who Mean Business honorees in 2017. She has also been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners with an Outstanding Women Leader Visionary Award and received the 2016 Soroptimist Ruby Award, which recognizes women helping women. In 2019, she received the Center for Women Veterans’ Trailblazer Award.   In 2022, she received her first Federal Appointment to the Small Business Administration Advisory Committee on Veteran Business Affairs (ACVBA).   

In 2022, Thrive Causemetics Inc. featured a "Melissa" Warm Sienna Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint to honor her infinite impact on the community.   In 2023, she started Veteran.Events to provide event services to the veteran and military community. 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Jarrod, and daughter, Maya. In addition to being an avid genealogist, Melissa loves vacationing with her family—particularly trips that involve a beach.

Her grandfather, a WWII Army Air Corps/Air Force Veteran who received the Bronze Star and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, served in the 509th Bomb Squad AC in the Eastern European Theater with 37 missions over Germany.

Her husband is a retired Marine who served in combat in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Veterans Alliance Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Veterans Series. This four-part video series dives into their history, triumphs, and unique challenges from the Revolutionary War to present day. 

 

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]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1897 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran and military spouse Melissa Washington. Melissa is the CEO of the Women Veterans Alliance, Women Veterans Giving, and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Melissa Washington, Navy Veteran, Founder & CEO: Award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran Melissa A. Washington wears many hats. Yet woven throughout her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.

The daughter of a Bronze Star Army Vietnam War veteran, Melissa grew up in San Francisco’s East Bay. Fiercely independent as a child, she spent many afternoons in her family’s video store, developing an early sense of business acumen. That enterprising spirit continued into her teenage years when Melissa began training for a career in early childhood education while still in high school.

But something else sparked in Melissa just as she was finishing her certification. Seeking to expand her world and serve her country, the 18-year-old enlisted in the Navy, spending three years on active duty and five years in the reserve. She did a 6-month "Med Cruise" and a 6-month "West Pac" deployment during her active duty. That formative experience set her life on a completely new trajectory—not only taking her across the globe and teaching her vital lessons but also introducing Melissa to her husband and, ultimately, inspiring her to transform thousands of lives. 

In the mid-nineties, she chose to leave the Navy early, having witnessed the burdens that come with a dual-service family. While her husband would remain in the Marine Corps for 21 years, Melissa embarked on a new path, earning her bachelor’s degree in business management. She followed with a decade-long career in corporate recruiting and human resources, working with such entities as Nissan, Oracle, Tickets.com, Randstad, and the 2002 Winter Olympics.

But in 2009, amid The Great Recession, Melissa was laid off. Despite the setback, she relied on her military training—which taught her to be adaptable and resourceful—and her innate sense of resilience. Above all, Melissa saw an opportunity to reinvent herself once again.

Initially, she held LinkedIn workshops from her dining room table, imparting her vital knowledge to others. Soon, she was hosting larger workshops, which eventually grew into speaking engagements with hundreds of attendees. In 2011, she established Melissa Washington, Inc., a consulting service catering to businesses and individuals that incorporates LinkedIn for research, recruiting, job seeking, and collaboration. 

After four years at LinkedIn, where Melissa managed global meetings, she returned to her entrepreneurial roots. But this time, she focused on her fellow women veterans. A natural networker, Melissa initially sought to connect with her peers outside of traditional veterans’ organizations. Yet, the more meetups she planned, the more she realized the need for a dedicated support system for women veterans. 

In 2015, what started as a local meetup turned into Women Veterans Alliance—a global organization that seeks to empower and positively impact the lives of women veterans. Three years later, she established the nonprofit wing of WVA, Women Veterans Giving. Both entities offer women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life. WVG also helps fund women veteran-owned businesses, which other organizations often overlook. To date, they have awarded over $20k to women in veteran-owned businesses. In 2016, created and produced the first "Women Veterans Unconference."  Developed The Beyond Call of Duty Award Honoring Sgt Nicole Gee to honor and recognize the women in our communities. 

In 2021, Melissa expanded her role in the community by co-founding Women Veterans Magazine—the first publication of its kind to address the issues affecting women veterans and provide them with local and national resources. 

Aside from serving as CEO of WVA and WVG and publisher of Women Veterans Magazine, Melissa stays busy as an in-demand public speaker whose topics range from Maximizing Impact to Unlocking the Power of Purpose. She speaks regularly at conferences and events around the country and has spoken at over 100 events—presenting for the likes of Marriott, the Urban League, Blue Diamond, and IMEX America. Melissa has also appeared on the Dr. Phil Show and the Lifetime Channel’s The Balancing Act, as well as on SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, among others.

Additionally, Melissa is the author of Get Back to Work: Smart & Savvy Real-World Strategies to Make Your Next Career Move (FriesenPress, 2014). And Unstoppable: Being Fierce, Fearless & Unf*ckwithable in Life and Business, based on her experiences with WVA, which offers practical advice on creating a meet-up group and becoming an influencer within one’s community (Brave Healer Productions, 2022).

A longtime resident of Northern California, Melissa was a 2011 recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under 40 award and was among the Journal’s Women Who Mean Business honorees in 2017. She has also been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners with an Outstanding Women Leader Visionary Award and received the 2016 Soroptimist Ruby Award, which recognizes women helping women. In 2019, she received the Center for Women Veterans’ Trailblazer Award.   In 2022, she received her first Federal Appointment to the Small Business Administration Advisory Committee on Veteran Business Affairs (ACVBA).   

In 2022, Thrive Causemetics Inc. featured a "Melissa" Warm Sienna Sheer Strength Hydrating Lip Tint to honor her infinite impact on the community.   In 2023, she started Veteran.Events to provide event services to the veteran and military community. 

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Jarrod, and daughter, Maya. In addition to being an avid genealogist, Melissa loves vacationing with her family—particularly trips that involve a beach.

Her grandfather, a WWII Army Air Corps/Air Force Veteran who received the Bronze Star and Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, served in the 509th Bomb Squad AC in the Eastern European Theater with 37 missions over Germany.

Her husband is a retired Marine who served in combat in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Veterans Alliance Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Veterans Series. This four-part video series dives into their history, triumphs, and unique challenges from the Revolutionary War to present day. 

 

You ...

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On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Derek Abbey, President and CEO of Project Recover, the nation’s leading citizen-led non-profit organization to search, locate, document, recover, and repatriate the over 81,500 American service members missing in action.

 

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About Today’s Guest

Derek Abbey, Ph.D. is Project Recover’s President and CEO. He served for 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. His academic research and his post-military career have focused on connecting veterans with college opportunities, He began as Project Recover team member in 2004 and spent five years on the Board of Directors before being appointed as President / CEO.

Derek Abbey grew up in Seattle. He was the only child of a single mom doing the best she could to raise a “rambunctious boy.”  Her unexpected death when Derek was 13 turned his life upside-down. For four years, he lived primarily with his aunt and uncle. Finally, at 17, Derek ran away to the Marine Corps. 

Derek Abbey had been without a rudder and sail for most of his life. In the USMC, he found a structure and system he could succeed in.

First, he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a communicator. After his initial enlistment, the Marine Corps selected him for a commissioning program and sent him to Oregon State University to earn a degree. Upon receiving his degree he was commissioned as a ground officer. Finally, Derek was selected for an aviation contract while completing the six months long Basic School.

This combination of events, going into the military and then to college, set the stage for Derek’s academic and professional accomplishments. It also is the seed that gave rise to a passion for connecting veterans with educational opportunities. It is also, of course, the precursor which led up to his current role with Project Recover.

Derek Abbey attended flight school in Pensacola FL and graduated as a Naval Flight Officer. He was then sent to the F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron at MCAS Miramar where he earned his designation as an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer. He was then immediately assigned to his first squadron, VMFA(AW)-121, and deployed for Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Over the next few years, he deployed two more times to Iraq and once to the Far East. He holds more combat hours in the Hornet than hours in peaceful skies. After an extended and successful tour in the Hornet, Derek left flight operations to become a Plank Owner (original member) at Marine Corps Special Operations Command as the Air Officer for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, now 1st Raider Battalion. 

During this period with the Marine Raiders, he served in Marine Special Operations Company Delta and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as their Forward Air Controller, Special Operations JTAC, and Executive Officer.

In 2009, Derek was selected by the Marine Corps for the Advanced Degree Program and assigned to the University of San Diego. 

“In 2009-2011, there was a huge influx of military into higher education. Universities were figuring out how to work with these populations.” 

While earning a Masters in Higher Education Leadership, Derek conducted research on how universities and colleges work with military-connected students on their campuses. His thesis provided best practices for colleges to use in creating successful military programs on their campuses. 

In his twilight tour from 2011-2014, Derek served as the Director of the Marine Corps’ Train the Trainer School in Camp Lejeune, NC. His organization was responsible for the training and education of instructors, curriculum developers, staff and leadership of 93 training units across the Marine Corps. 

Derek retired from the USMC as a Major in 2014. Shortly thereafter, he began his doctorate in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Derek focused again on conducting practical research that would help make higher education more accessible to veterans, the majority of whom would be first-generation college students. His research has garnered national attention and resulted in multiple speaking engagements. Derek earned his Ph.D. in 2019.

Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, Derek began working at San Diego State University as a Military Liaison Officer in the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center. In this position, he focused on outreach to the military-connected students in the region in order to provide guidance for them attaining their higher education goals.

In 2015, he took over the Military and Veterans Program at The University of San Diego.  During his time with USD, he created and implemented programming that resulted in the growth of the military-connected population by 30% and the program being recognized as one at the top in the nation. Derek was the advocate for this population not only at USD but on other campuses in the region through the Military Ally program and with organizations across the nation attempting to provide better educational guidance for the military population.  

In 2017, Derek took over West Coast Operations for the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) as the Senior Director of the West and Northwest Regions. TMF is a veterans service organization that works to unite the American community through programming that emphasizes the value of strong character. In this role, he oversaw the strategy development, program implementation and expansion, budget execution, and evaluation in TMF’s largest geographical region. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Project Recover Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is an episode of the Behind the Mission Podcast, episode 153 with Christina Slentz and the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/christina-slentz

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor<...

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Derek Abbey, President and CEO of Project Recover, the nation’s leading citizen-led non-profit organization to search, locate, document, recover, and repatriate the over 81,500 American service members missing in action.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Derek Abbey, Ph.D. is Project Recover’s President and CEO. He served for 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. His academic research and his post-military career have focused on connecting veterans with college opportunities, He began as Project Recover team member in 2004 and spent five years on the Board of Directors before being appointed as President / CEO.

Derek Abbey grew up in Seattle. He was the only child of a single mom doing the best she could to raise a “rambunctious boy.”  Her unexpected death when Derek was 13 turned his life upside-down. For four years, he lived primarily with his aunt and uncle. Finally, at 17, Derek ran away to the Marine Corps. 

Derek Abbey had been without a rudder and sail for most of his life. In the USMC, he found a structure and system he could succeed in.

First, he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a communicator. After his initial enlistment, the Marine Corps selected him for a commissioning program and sent him to Oregon State University to earn a degree. Upon receiving his degree he was commissioned as a ground officer. Finally, Derek was selected for an aviation contract while completing the six months long Basic School.

This combination of events, going into the military and then to college, set the stage for Derek’s academic and professional accomplishments. It also is the seed that gave rise to a passion for connecting veterans with educational opportunities. It is also, of course, the precursor which led up to his current role with Project Recover.

Derek Abbey attended flight school in Pensacola FL and graduated as a Naval Flight Officer. He was then sent to the F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron at MCAS Miramar where he earned his designation as an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer. He was then immediately assigned to his first squadron, VMFA(AW)-121, and deployed for Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Over the next few years, he deployed two more times to Iraq and once to the Far East. He holds more combat hours in the Hornet than hours in peaceful skies. After an extended and successful tour in the Hornet, Derek left flight operations to become a Plank Owner (original member) at Marine Corps Special Operations Command as the Air Officer for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, now 1st Raider Battalion. 

During this period with the Marine Raiders, he served in Marine Special Operations Company Delta and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as their Forward Air Controller, Special Operations JTAC, and Executive Officer.

In 2009, Derek was selected by the Marine Corps for the Advanced Degree Program and assigned to the University of San Diego. 

“In 2009-2011, there was a huge influx of military into higher education. Universities were figuring out how to work with these populations.” 

While earning a Masters in Higher Education Leadership, Derek conducted research on how universities and colleges work with military-connected students on their campuses. His thesis provided best practices for colleges to use in creating successful military programs on their campuses. 

In his twilight tour from 2011-2014, Derek served as the Director of the Marine Corps’ Train the Trainer School in Camp Lejeune, NC. His organization was responsible for the training and education of instructors, curriculum developers, staff and leadership of 93 training units across the Marine Corps. 

Derek retired from the USMC as a Major in 2014. Shortly thereafter, he began his doctorate in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Derek focused again on conducting practical research that would help make higher education more accessible to veterans, the majority of whom would be first-generation college students. His research has garnered national attention and resulted in multiple speaking engagements. Derek earned his Ph.D. in 2019.

Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, Derek began working at San Diego State University as a Military Liaison Officer in the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center. In this position, he focused on outreach to the military-connected students in the region in order to provide guidance for them attaining their higher education goals.

In 2015, he took over the Military and Veterans Program at The University of San Diego.  During his time with USD, he created and implemented programming that resulted in the growth of the military-connected population by 30% and the program being recognized as one at the top in the nation. Derek was the advocate for this population not only at USD but on other campuses in the region through the Military Ally program and with organizations across the nation attempting to provide better educational guidance for the military population.  

In 2017, Derek took over West Coast Operations for the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) as the Senior Director of the West and Northwest Regions. TMF is a veterans service organization that works to unite the American community through programming that emphasizes the value of strong character. In this role, he oversaw the strategy development, program implementation and expansion, budget execution, and evaluation in TMF’s largest geographical region. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Project Recover Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is an episode of the Behind the Mission Podcast, episode 153 with Christina Slentz and the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/christina-slentz

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor<...

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1982 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dr. Derek Abbey, President and CEO of Project Recover, the nation’s leading citizen-led non-profit organization to search, locate, document, recover, and repatriate the over 81,500 American service members missing in action.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guest

Derek Abbey, Ph.D. is Project Recover’s President and CEO. He served for 23 years in the United States Marine Corps. His academic research and his post-military career have focused on connecting veterans with college opportunities, He began as Project Recover team member in 2004 and spent five years on the Board of Directors before being appointed as President / CEO.

Derek Abbey grew up in Seattle. He was the only child of a single mom doing the best she could to raise a “rambunctious boy.”  Her unexpected death when Derek was 13 turned his life upside-down. For four years, he lived primarily with his aunt and uncle. Finally, at 17, Derek ran away to the Marine Corps. 

Derek Abbey had been without a rudder and sail for most of his life. In the USMC, he found a structure and system he could succeed in.

First, he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a communicator. After his initial enlistment, the Marine Corps selected him for a commissioning program and sent him to Oregon State University to earn a degree. Upon receiving his degree he was commissioned as a ground officer. Finally, Derek was selected for an aviation contract while completing the six months long Basic School.

This combination of events, going into the military and then to college, set the stage for Derek’s academic and professional accomplishments. It also is the seed that gave rise to a passion for connecting veterans with educational opportunities. It is also, of course, the precursor which led up to his current role with Project Recover.

Derek Abbey attended flight school in Pensacola FL and graduated as a Naval Flight Officer. He was then sent to the F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron at MCAS Miramar where he earned his designation as an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer. He was then immediately assigned to his first squadron, VMFA(AW)-121, and deployed for Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Over the next few years, he deployed two more times to Iraq and once to the Far East. He holds more combat hours in the Hornet than hours in peaceful skies. After an extended and successful tour in the Hornet, Derek left flight operations to become a Plank Owner (original member) at Marine Corps Special Operations Command as the Air Officer for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, now 1st Raider Battalion. 

During this period with the Marine Raiders, he served in Marine Special Operations Company Delta and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as their Forward Air Controller, Special Operations JTAC, and Executive Officer.

In 2009, Derek was selected by the Marine Corps for the Advanced Degree Program and assigned to the University of San Diego. 

“In 2009-2011, there was a huge influx of military into higher education. Universities were figuring out how to work with these populations.” 

While earning a Masters in Higher Education Leadership, Derek conducted research on how universities and colleges work with military-connected students on their campuses. His thesis provided best practices for colleges to use in creating successful military programs on their campuses. 

In his twilight tour from 2011-2014, Derek served as the Director of the Marine Corps’ Train the Trainer School in Camp Lejeune, NC. His organization was responsible for the training and education of instructors, curriculum developers, staff and leadership of 93 training units across the Marine Corps. 

Derek retired from the USMC as a Major in 2014. Shortly thereafter, he began his doctorate in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Derek focused again on conducting practical research that would help make higher education more accessible to veterans, the majority of whom would be first-generation college students. His research has garnered national attention and resulted in multiple speaking engagements. Derek earned his Ph.D. in 2019.

Upon retiring from the Marine Corps, Derek began working at San Diego State University as a Military Liaison Officer in the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center. In this position, he focused on outreach to the military-connected students in the region in order to provide guidance for them attaining their higher education goals.

In 2015, he took over the Military and Veterans Program at The University of San Diego.  During his time with USD, he created and implemented programming that resulted in the growth of the military-connected population by 30% and the program being recognized as one at the top in the nation. Derek was the advocate for this population not only at USD but on other campuses in the region through the Military Ally program and with organizations across the nation attempting to provide better educational guidance for the military population.  

In 2017, Derek took over West Coast Operations for the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) as the Senior Director of the West and Northwest Regions. TMF is a veterans service organization that works to unite the American community through programming that emphasizes the value of strong character. In this role, he oversaw the strategy development, program implementation and expansion, budget execution, and evaluation in TMF’s largest geographical region. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Project Recover Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is an episode of the Behind the Mission Podcast, episode 153 with Christina Slentz and the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/christina-slentz

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor<...

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM195 – Chuck Hodges – Transforce and Veterans in the Transportation and Logistics Industry BTM195 – Chuck Hodges – Transforce and Veterans in the Transportation and Logistics Industry full c2cab7b1-11fc-4c20-aca9-26553913ab7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/06ee791b Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transportation professionals across the US.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Chuck Hodges is President of the Education and Training Division, a role he’s held since August 2022.  He and his team run The CDL School, Troops Into Transportation, and the United States Truck Driving School, graduatinging thousands of new CDL drivers each year for the Transportation Industry.  

Before joining TransForce, Chuck was the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, where he worked with employers and military installations to connect thousands of Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses with career opportunities. 

Chuck is a retired US Army Infantry Colonel, having served 27 years on active duty, completing his career as Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord - the largest operational joint base in the Department of Defense. He commanded at multiple levels including leading 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry as part of the Army’s first Stryker Brigade Combat Team.  

He holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Systems from the University of Central Florida, a Master's Degree in Public Communication from American University, a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Transforce Web Site

Troops into Transportation Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training -- Supportive Supervisor Behaviors This course will explore the four types of support supervisor behaviors, four performance supportive behaviors and then will learn how to apply these behaviors to create a balanced, healthy, vibrant, and productive work culture environment.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-Supportive-Supervisor-Training-Supportive-Supervisor-Behaviors

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transportation professionals across the US.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Chuck Hodges is President of the Education and Training Division, a role he’s held since August 2022.  He and his team run The CDL School, Troops Into Transportation, and the United States Truck Driving School, graduatinging thousands of new CDL drivers each year for the Transportation Industry.  

Before joining TransForce, Chuck was the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, where he worked with employers and military installations to connect thousands of Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses with career opportunities. 

Chuck is a retired US Army Infantry Colonel, having served 27 years on active duty, completing his career as Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord - the largest operational joint base in the Department of Defense. He commanded at multiple levels including leading 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry as part of the Army’s first Stryker Brigade Combat Team.  

He holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Systems from the University of Central Florida, a Master's Degree in Public Communication from American University, a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Transforce Web Site

Troops into Transportation Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training -- Supportive Supervisor Behaviors This course will explore the four types of support supervisor behaviors, four performance supportive behaviors and then will learn how to apply these behaviors to create a balanced, healthy, vibrant, and productive work culture environment.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-Supportive-Supervisor-Training-Supportive-Supervisor-Behaviors

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1798 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Army Veteran Chuck Hodges, President of the Education and Training Division at Transforce, an organization and network of transportation professionals across the US.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Chuck Hodges is President of the Education and Training Division, a role he’s held since August 2022.  He and his team run The CDL School, Troops Into Transportation, and the United States Truck Driving School, graduatinging thousands of new CDL drivers each year for the Transportation Industry.  

Before joining TransForce, Chuck was the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, where he worked with employers and military installations to connect thousands of Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses with career opportunities. 

Chuck is a retired US Army Infantry Colonel, having served 27 years on active duty, completing his career as Joint Base Commander of Joint Base Lewis McChord - the largest operational joint base in the Department of Defense. He commanded at multiple levels including leading 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry as part of the Army’s first Stryker Brigade Combat Team.  

He holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Systems from the University of Central Florida, a Master's Degree in Public Communication from American University, a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Transforce Web Site

Troops into Transportation Web Site

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training -- Supportive Supervisor Behaviors This course will explore the four types of support supervisor behaviors, four performance supportive behaviors and then will learn how to apply these behaviors to create a balanced, healthy, vibrant, and productive work culture environment.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-Supportive-Supervisor-Training-Supportive-Supervisor-Behaviors

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM194 – Lorrena Black – She Served LLC BTM194 – Lorrena Black – She Served LLC full 89ce00e4-1600-42f8-8144-0852c1e9a61d https://share.transistor.fm/s/356eecd5 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives.

 

Provide Feedback

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About Today’s Guests

Lorrena Black is a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. With a remarkable 25-year military career, she brings a wealth of experience and insight, having served as both an enlisted soldier and an officer, rising through the ranks to lead soldiers and projects in critical roles.

Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives. Lorrena’s journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. From overcoming early trauma to battling imposter syndrome, she has forged a path of empowerment and self-discovery. A certified Emotional & Social Competency Inventory Practitioner and Co-Active trained Professional Coach, Lorrena’s work focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and intercultural competence. Her signature workshops and coaching programs are deeply impactful, blending her military discipline with a profound understanding of human behavior.

A speaker, facilitator, and advocate for veterans, Lorrena actively contributes to her community by serving on the board of the Detroit-based nonprofit, CATCH Charity for Children, is a member of the Women’s Army Corps Wolverine Chapter 67, and is a representative in Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s I am a Veteran Campaign. She holds a B.A.S. in Resource and Technology Management from Troy University and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University. With an unwavering commitment to serving her community, Lorrena inspires audiences to embrace their power and find strength in their unique stories. A devoted wife and mother of four teenagers, she balances family, business, and community service with dedication, sharing her insights to empower others to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

She Served LLC Web Site

Lorrena on LinkedIn

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Lorrena Black is a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. With a remarkable 25-year military career, she brings a wealth of experience and insight, having served as both an enlisted soldier and an officer, rising through the ranks to lead soldiers and projects in critical roles.

Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives. Lorrena’s journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. From overcoming early trauma to battling imposter syndrome, she has forged a path of empowerment and self-discovery. A certified Emotional & Social Competency Inventory Practitioner and Co-Active trained Professional Coach, Lorrena’s work focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and intercultural competence. Her signature workshops and coaching programs are deeply impactful, blending her military discipline with a profound understanding of human behavior.

A speaker, facilitator, and advocate for veterans, Lorrena actively contributes to her community by serving on the board of the Detroit-based nonprofit, CATCH Charity for Children, is a member of the Women’s Army Corps Wolverine Chapter 67, and is a representative in Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s I am a Veteran Campaign. She holds a B.A.S. in Resource and Technology Management from Troy University and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University. With an unwavering commitment to serving her community, Lorrena inspires audiences to embrace their power and find strength in their unique stories. A devoted wife and mother of four teenagers, she balances family, business, and community service with dedication, sharing her insights to empower others to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

She Served LLC Web Site

Lorrena on LinkedIn

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1724 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Lorrena Black, a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Lorrena Black is a retired U.S. Army Major, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for veterans' success. With a remarkable 25-year military career, she brings a wealth of experience and insight, having served as both an enlisted soldier and an officer, rising through the ranks to lead soldiers and projects in critical roles.

Lorrena is the Founder and CEO of She Served LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to helping veterans and professionals find their purpose and unlock their fullest potential, equipping them with tools to succeed in their careers and lives. Lorrena’s journey is a testament to resilience and transformation. From overcoming early trauma to battling imposter syndrome, she has forged a path of empowerment and self-discovery. A certified Emotional & Social Competency Inventory Practitioner and Co-Active trained Professional Coach, Lorrena’s work focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership development, and intercultural competence. Her signature workshops and coaching programs are deeply impactful, blending her military discipline with a profound understanding of human behavior.

A speaker, facilitator, and advocate for veterans, Lorrena actively contributes to her community by serving on the board of the Detroit-based nonprofit, CATCH Charity for Children, is a member of the Women’s Army Corps Wolverine Chapter 67, and is a representative in Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency’s I am a Veteran Campaign. She holds a B.A.S. in Resource and Technology Management from Troy University and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University. With an unwavering commitment to serving her community, Lorrena inspires audiences to embrace their power and find strength in their unique stories. A devoted wife and mother of four teenagers, she balances family, business, and community service with dedication, sharing her insights to empower others to lead with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

She Served LLC Web Site

Lorrena on LinkedIn

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition.

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM193 - Dave Knott - Veterans and First Responder Foundation BTM193 - Dave Knott - Veterans and First Responder Foundation full 003962f9-0a50-493c-9d02-766908db643a https://share.transistor.fm/s/822e89cb Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dave Knott, founder of the Veterans and First Responders Foundation, an organization in the greater Cleveland area that exists to provide the support that First Responders, Veterans, Military, K-9s, and their families need to live the fulfilling lives. We’re going to talk about how his organization is looking to support wellness in first responders and veterans. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

DAVID KNOTT

There are jobs that we choose, and those that choose us. In my case, I learned the true nature of that calling through my son's call to service several years ago. Prior to his decision to join the police force, I thought he would wow fans on the field as a professional baseball player (he certainly had the talent). But what I didn’t know was that there was that small voice inside of him – that drive to be a part of building community by ensuring that community’s safety and security.

I would be lying if I said that being a police officer’s father was always comfortable – it’s not. In my line of work – through my 45+ year career in development and construction – I have always had a predictability to my days. The project details may change, there may be long hours, but I always knew that I would come home at the end of the day. That isn’t a certainty when you take the oath to protect and serve. And while my wife and I have bouts of worry for our son, we couldn’t be more proud.

His service was the inspiration for me, years later, to establish The VFR – an organization whose mission is to take care of those that care for others and put them on a path to healing. Today that organization has the backing of many who know the burdens of these service men and women intimately and are ready to see The VFR evolve to better support those in need.

​Our vision is clear and supported by a team of military, fire, police as well as development and community experts who know the value we can create means we do not have a moment to spare in pushing this project forward. We are unwavering in our mission – to create the most impactful experience for veterans and first responders, allowing them the space, time and resources to recover, relax and rejuvenate. In short, to address the career fatigue that can lead to devastating results while making sure that critical training leads to better outcomes for the communities 

they serve.​

I invite you to learn more – and to reach out at any time should you like to join us in our mission.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFR Foundation Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 16, which features Marine Corps Veteran and president of Axon talking about the use of technology to support public safety professionals, including first responders. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/luke-larson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dave Knott, founder of the Veterans and First Responders Foundation, an organization in the greater Cleveland area that exists to provide the support that First Responders, Veterans, Military, K-9s, and their families need to live the fulfilling lives. We’re going to talk about how his organization is looking to support wellness in first responders and veterans. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

DAVID KNOTT

There are jobs that we choose, and those that choose us. In my case, I learned the true nature of that calling through my son's call to service several years ago. Prior to his decision to join the police force, I thought he would wow fans on the field as a professional baseball player (he certainly had the talent). But what I didn’t know was that there was that small voice inside of him – that drive to be a part of building community by ensuring that community’s safety and security.

I would be lying if I said that being a police officer’s father was always comfortable – it’s not. In my line of work – through my 45+ year career in development and construction – I have always had a predictability to my days. The project details may change, there may be long hours, but I always knew that I would come home at the end of the day. That isn’t a certainty when you take the oath to protect and serve. And while my wife and I have bouts of worry for our son, we couldn’t be more proud.

His service was the inspiration for me, years later, to establish The VFR – an organization whose mission is to take care of those that care for others and put them on a path to healing. Today that organization has the backing of many who know the burdens of these service men and women intimately and are ready to see The VFR evolve to better support those in need.

​Our vision is clear and supported by a team of military, fire, police as well as development and community experts who know the value we can create means we do not have a moment to spare in pushing this project forward. We are unwavering in our mission – to create the most impactful experience for veterans and first responders, allowing them the space, time and resources to recover, relax and rejuvenate. In short, to address the career fatigue that can lead to devastating results while making sure that critical training leads to better outcomes for the communities 

they serve.​

I invite you to learn more – and to reach out at any time should you like to join us in our mission.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFR Foundation Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 16, which features Marine Corps Veteran and president of Axon talking about the use of technology to support public safety professionals, including first responders. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/luke-larson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2030 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dave Knott, founder of the Veterans and First Responders Foundation, an organization in the greater Cleveland area that exists to provide the support that First Responders, Veterans, Military, K-9s, and their families need to live the fulfilling lives. We’re going to talk about how his organization is looking to support wellness in first responders and veterans. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

DAVID KNOTT

There are jobs that we choose, and those that choose us. In my case, I learned the true nature of that calling through my son's call to service several years ago. Prior to his decision to join the police force, I thought he would wow fans on the field as a professional baseball player (he certainly had the talent). But what I didn’t know was that there was that small voice inside of him – that drive to be a part of building community by ensuring that community’s safety and security.

I would be lying if I said that being a police officer’s father was always comfortable – it’s not. In my line of work – through my 45+ year career in development and construction – I have always had a predictability to my days. The project details may change, there may be long hours, but I always knew that I would come home at the end of the day. That isn’t a certainty when you take the oath to protect and serve. And while my wife and I have bouts of worry for our son, we couldn’t be more proud.

His service was the inspiration for me, years later, to establish The VFR – an organization whose mission is to take care of those that care for others and put them on a path to healing. Today that organization has the backing of many who know the burdens of these service men and women intimately and are ready to see The VFR evolve to better support those in need.

​Our vision is clear and supported by a team of military, fire, police as well as development and community experts who know the value we can create means we do not have a moment to spare in pushing this project forward. We are unwavering in our mission – to create the most impactful experience for veterans and first responders, allowing them the space, time and resources to recover, relax and rejuvenate. In short, to address the career fatigue that can lead to devastating results while making sure that critical training leads to better outcomes for the communities 

they serve.​

I invite you to learn more – and to reach out at any time should you like to join us in our mission.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFR Foundation Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode 16, which features Marine Corps Veteran and president of Axon talking about the use of technology to support public safety professionals, including first responders. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/luke-larson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM192 – Conversations with Caregivers Replay – VSOs and Caregivers BTM192 – Conversations with Caregivers Replay – VSOs and Caregivers full 70430c13-5086-4b59-a0ae-312324dc8c30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/437ba319 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers featuring how VSOs can support Caregivers. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023 and featured the host, PsychArmor Trusted Advisor Shaina Purser, having a conversation with Madison Moore, VP of Programs & Partnerships at The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Michael S. Figlioli, Director of National Veterans Services at the VFW.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shaina Purser is a dedicated social worker, specializing in mental health and community advocacy. With a passion for supporting underserved populations, Shaina has spent several years working in various settings, including non-profit organizations and community health initiatives.

Shaina holds a strong belief in the power of education and collaboration, working alongside colleagues and community members to develop sustainable solutions that promote well-being and equity. Through her ongoing dedication to the field, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her.

Madison Moore is a Senior Advisor at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the foundation's mission to support military caregivers. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, Madison is dedicated to improving the lives of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured veterans.

Before joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Madison held various leadership roles in organizations focused on veteran services and community engagement. Her commitment to serving military families is deeply rooted in her own experiences, driving her passion for advocacy and empowerment.

Madison is a sought-after speaker and expert in military caregiver issues, frequently sharing her insights at national conferences and forums. She holds a degree in Social Work and has contributed to numerous publications highlighting the challenges and strengths of military caregivers.

Michael Figlioli is the National Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As NVS director, Michael is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, which ensures veterans, service members and their families have access to their earned benefits through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Labor. The scope of his role also includes overseeing the VFW’s network of more than 1,950 VFW Accredited Service Officers located around the world and on almost two dozen military installations, to ensure they have the necessary training and resources to provide the best possible service to their veteran clients.

Michael got his start serving veterans, service members and their families as a senior family program specialist at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from 2005 to 2007, where he was responsible for the welfare of the families of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the formation and training of family support groups assigned to the 94th Regional Readiness Command, which encompassed the entire Northeast Region. He was then appointed as VFW Service Officer for the VFW Department of Massachusetts in 2008. In 2011, he was hired by the Washington Office as a pre-discharge claims representative for the National Capital Region. Since then, he has served in various positions with NVS to include associate director for field operations and assistant director for veterans benefits policy. He became NVS deputy director in March 2016 and has helped guide the program for the last seven years.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFW National Veterans Service

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers series. This is a series of moderated discussions that are available on YouTube, and features topics such as Working while Caregiving, Resilience and Recreation, and Caring for Veterans through End of Life. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8CpUgKU1Rmt7v_bTpTbZhN_yRNNd0Lwe&si=zK8ox5KBCLz47Uog

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers featuring how VSOs can support Caregivers. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023 and featured the host, PsychArmor Trusted Advisor Shaina Purser, having a conversation with Madison Moore, VP of Programs & Partnerships at The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Michael S. Figlioli, Director of National Veterans Services at the VFW.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shaina Purser is a dedicated social worker, specializing in mental health and community advocacy. With a passion for supporting underserved populations, Shaina has spent several years working in various settings, including non-profit organizations and community health initiatives.

Shaina holds a strong belief in the power of education and collaboration, working alongside colleagues and community members to develop sustainable solutions that promote well-being and equity. Through her ongoing dedication to the field, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her.

Madison Moore is a Senior Advisor at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the foundation's mission to support military caregivers. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, Madison is dedicated to improving the lives of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured veterans.

Before joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Madison held various leadership roles in organizations focused on veteran services and community engagement. Her commitment to serving military families is deeply rooted in her own experiences, driving her passion for advocacy and empowerment.

Madison is a sought-after speaker and expert in military caregiver issues, frequently sharing her insights at national conferences and forums. She holds a degree in Social Work and has contributed to numerous publications highlighting the challenges and strengths of military caregivers.

Michael Figlioli is the National Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As NVS director, Michael is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, which ensures veterans, service members and their families have access to their earned benefits through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Labor. The scope of his role also includes overseeing the VFW’s network of more than 1,950 VFW Accredited Service Officers located around the world and on almost two dozen military installations, to ensure they have the necessary training and resources to provide the best possible service to their veteran clients.

Michael got his start serving veterans, service members and their families as a senior family program specialist at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from 2005 to 2007, where he was responsible for the welfare of the families of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the formation and training of family support groups assigned to the 94th Regional Readiness Command, which encompassed the entire Northeast Region. He was then appointed as VFW Service Officer for the VFW Department of Massachusetts in 2008. In 2011, he was hired by the Washington Office as a pre-discharge claims representative for the National Capital Region. Since then, he has served in various positions with NVS to include associate director for field operations and assistant director for veterans benefits policy. He became NVS deputy director in March 2016 and has helped guide the program for the last seven years.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFW National Veterans Service

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers series. This is a series of moderated discussions that are available on YouTube, and features topics such as Working while Caregiving, Resilience and Recreation, and Caring for Veterans through End of Life. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8CpUgKU1Rmt7v_bTpTbZhN_yRNNd0Lwe&si=zK8ox5KBCLz47Uog

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2265 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re replaying a PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers featuring how VSOs can support Caregivers. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023 and featured the host, PsychArmor Trusted Advisor Shaina Purser, having a conversation with Madison Moore, VP of Programs & Partnerships at The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Michael S. Figlioli, Director of National Veterans Services at the VFW.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shaina Purser is a dedicated social worker, specializing in mental health and community advocacy. With a passion for supporting underserved populations, Shaina has spent several years working in various settings, including non-profit organizations and community health initiatives.

Shaina holds a strong belief in the power of education and collaboration, working alongside colleagues and community members to develop sustainable solutions that promote well-being and equity. Through her ongoing dedication to the field, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her.

Madison Moore is a Senior Advisor at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the foundation's mission to support military caregivers. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, Madison is dedicated to improving the lives of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured veterans.

Before joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Madison held various leadership roles in organizations focused on veteran services and community engagement. Her commitment to serving military families is deeply rooted in her own experiences, driving her passion for advocacy and empowerment.

Madison is a sought-after speaker and expert in military caregiver issues, frequently sharing her insights at national conferences and forums. She holds a degree in Social Work and has contributed to numerous publications highlighting the challenges and strengths of military caregivers.

Michael Figlioli is the National Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As NVS director, Michael is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, which ensures veterans, service members and their families have access to their earned benefits through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Labor. The scope of his role also includes overseeing the VFW’s network of more than 1,950 VFW Accredited Service Officers located around the world and on almost two dozen military installations, to ensure they have the necessary training and resources to provide the best possible service to their veteran clients.

Michael got his start serving veterans, service members and their families as a senior family program specialist at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from 2005 to 2007, where he was responsible for the welfare of the families of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the formation and training of family support groups assigned to the 94th Regional Readiness Command, which encompassed the entire Northeast Region. He was then appointed as VFW Service Officer for the VFW Department of Massachusetts in 2008. In 2011, he was hired by the Washington Office as a pre-discharge claims representative for the National Capital Region. Since then, he has served in various positions with NVS to include associate director for field operations and assistant director for veterans benefits policy. He became NVS deputy director in March 2016 and has helped guide the program for the last seven years.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

VFW National Veterans Service

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

For this week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers series. This is a series of moderated discussions that are available on YouTube, and features topics such as Working while Caregiving, Resilience and Recreation, and Caring for Veterans through End of Life. 

 

You can find the resource here: 

 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8CpUgKU1Rmt7v_bTpTbZhN_yRNNd0Lwe&si=zK8ox5KBCLz47Uog

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM191 - Tori Ring - Care for Veterans at End of Life with We Honor Veterans BTM191 - Tori Ring - Care for Veterans at End of Life with We Honor Veterans full a67ca494-614e-454a-97f5-c1d80f2469a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/192ede61 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Victoria Ring, the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Tori manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique needs of Veterans at end of life.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Victoria Ring joined the National Alliance for Care at Home in 2023 and serves as the organization’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Victoria manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique

needs of Veterans at end of life. Her focus is on fostering community connections, ensuring accessibility, promoting health equity, and advancing person-centered and holistic approaches to care. Victoria’s deep rooted personal commitment to improving quality of life for older adults with unique needs is reflected in her daily support of We Honor Veterans.

Victoria holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a Certificate of Specialization in Geriatric Social Work. Her experience includes graduate internships with Pennsylvania Hospital’s inpatient proactive psychiatric service line and at Penn Medicine at Home, across their inpatient, outpatient, and bereavement teams. Victoria’s prior experience includes employment as a Housing Case Manager, supporting households experiencing intimate partner violence to secure and sustain safe housing. Victoria has prior experience in facilitating public health education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Catholic University of America.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

We Honor Veterans Web site

Military History Checklist

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Healthcare Providers. In this healthcare provider course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide compassionate care to our nation's Veterans as they approach the end of their lives. We will examine the specific needs of Veterans and their families, as well as how a patient's military service can impact end-of-life medical care. You will learn how to provide dignified and respectful care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Veteran patients. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to deliver compassionate and sensitive care to Veterans in their final days.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-healthcare-providers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Victoria Ring, the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Tori manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique needs of Veterans at end of life.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Victoria Ring joined the National Alliance for Care at Home in 2023 and serves as the organization’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Victoria manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique

needs of Veterans at end of life. Her focus is on fostering community connections, ensuring accessibility, promoting health equity, and advancing person-centered and holistic approaches to care. Victoria’s deep rooted personal commitment to improving quality of life for older adults with unique needs is reflected in her daily support of We Honor Veterans.

Victoria holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a Certificate of Specialization in Geriatric Social Work. Her experience includes graduate internships with Pennsylvania Hospital’s inpatient proactive psychiatric service line and at Penn Medicine at Home, across their inpatient, outpatient, and bereavement teams. Victoria’s prior experience includes employment as a Housing Case Manager, supporting households experiencing intimate partner violence to secure and sustain safe housing. Victoria has prior experience in facilitating public health education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Catholic University of America.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

We Honor Veterans Web site

Military History Checklist

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Healthcare Providers. In this healthcare provider course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide compassionate care to our nation's Veterans as they approach the end of their lives. We will examine the specific needs of Veterans and their families, as well as how a patient's military service can impact end-of-life medical care. You will learn how to provide dignified and respectful care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Veteran patients. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to deliver compassionate and sensitive care to Veterans in their final days.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-healthcare-providers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1868 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Victoria Ring, the National Alliance for Care at Home’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Tori manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique needs of Veterans at end of life.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Victoria Ring joined the National Alliance for Care at Home in 2023 and serves as the organization’s Manager of Veterans Services. In this role, Victoria manages the We Honor Veterans program, ensuring hospice and palliative care providers are supported and connected with the resources and tools needed to provide quality care that meets the unique

needs of Veterans at end of life. Her focus is on fostering community connections, ensuring accessibility, promoting health equity, and advancing person-centered and holistic approaches to care. Victoria’s deep rooted personal commitment to improving quality of life for older adults with unique needs is reflected in her daily support of We Honor Veterans.

Victoria holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania with a Certificate of Specialization in Geriatric Social Work. Her experience includes graduate internships with Pennsylvania Hospital’s inpatient proactive psychiatric service line and at Penn Medicine at Home, across their inpatient, outpatient, and bereavement teams. Victoria’s prior experience includes employment as a Housing Case Manager, supporting households experiencing intimate partner violence to secure and sustain safe housing. Victoria has prior experience in facilitating public health education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Catholic University of America.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

We Honor Veterans Web site

Military History Checklist

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

Caring for Veterans Through the End Of Life: Healthcare Providers. In this healthcare provider course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide compassionate care to our nation's Veterans as they approach the end of their lives. We will examine the specific needs of Veterans and their families, as well as how a patient's military service can impact end-of-life medical care. You will learn how to provide dignified and respectful care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Veteran patients. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to deliver compassionate and sensitive care to Veterans in their final days.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-healthcare-providers

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM190 – John and Cheryl Burns and Amy Alvarez – The Avalon Action Alliance BTM190 – John and Cheryl Burns and Amy Alvarez – The Avalon Action Alliance full 860adf2a-56b9-45f6-a1ba-bffe1e5f156d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc6fafd1 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Amy Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Avalon Action Alliance, and John and Cheryl Burns, a veteran family whose lives have been changed through support from Avalon Action Alliance partners. The Avalon Action Alliance is a network of treatment, service and support providers that takes a comprehensive approach to addressing Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress, and Substance Use concerns. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Amy Alvarez is a community builder and storyteller who loves bringing people together for social impact. Throughout her career, she’s helped some of your favorite causes and social enterprises stand out with innovative marketing, business development and relationship building. Prior to Avalon, Amy served as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Make-A-Wish Georgia where she helped them successfully refresh their brand, build and grow their social media presence, and secure national media to elevate stories of wish families. She loves mission-driven organizations and finds purpose in trying to move people to take action, build bridges and influence change. She’s a believer in creating an environment that fosters diverse voices and perspectives.

​Amy graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Sales and Customer Relationship Management. As a child, her love for travel was ignited through her father’s 22-year service in the Navy. Her favorite place to be stationed was Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

In her free time, you’ll catch her on the trails with her Frenchie, Charlie, exploring a new city or dancing in the aisles at the grocery store to some music.

----

John Burns is an Army Combat Veteran who survived an IED attack while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. A last minute decision as a leader to change seats assignments changed everything for him, making him the lone survivor in his vehicle and leaving him with debilitating injuries. His survivor’s guilt was gripping and began a 19-year journey of struggle. Lack of sleep, balance issues, severe PTS made it hard for John to exist. He turned to the VA who prescribed him a cocktail of medicines. Then came the pandemic…forced isolation and loneliness escalated John’s symptoms. He spent days in the dark, with very little interaction. 

John’s wife Cheryl, desperate for answers and help, started researching places for him to get care. They found Avalon who connected them with the University of Florida Haley Brain Wellness Program. John’s class was one of the biggest cohorts to date. He reluctantly attended, but by the 3rd day, he knew things were going to be different. After 3 weeks of care, everything changed and he found hope again

Cheryl says she got her husband back. John said he got his life back. And he gained community, something he missed from his days serving. Today, John is thriving. Finally taking that Greek vacation he dreamed of. Finally being the grandpa he hoped he’d become. Finally being himself. A life renewed and hope restored

In John and Cheryl’s own words: 

“We found Avalon Action Alliance when we needed it most. We had lost hope in the way John was being treated and didn’t know where else to go after years of searching for help. Everything changed when we were connected to the team at UF Health. We’re finally living the life we envisioned – full of love and hope once again. Avalon’s care is life-changing, and we’ll be forever grateful for the support we received from them.”

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Avalon Action Alliance Web Site

Alliance Partner Locations

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

PsychArmor  Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series - Traumatic Brain Injury. In your work with the Veteran and military-connected community, you may work with a military service member or Veteran who has experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). While a TBI diagnosis can pose a daunting challenge, there are a number of of both individual and community-based treatments to support warriors in their recovery. The goal of this series is to give you essential information on TBI and the tools and resources to make a difference in the lives of military members who have suffered a brain injury during service. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the statistics behind TBI, common symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and treatment therapies. Warriors can and do recover from the effects of brain injuries and—with your support—acquire new skills to overcome limitations and live fulfilling lives.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-TBI

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Amy Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Avalon Action Alliance, and John and Cheryl Burns, a veteran family whose lives have been changed through support from Avalon Action Alliance partners. The Avalon Action Alliance is a network of treatment, service and support providers that takes a comprehensive approach to addressing Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress, and Substance Use concerns. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Amy Alvarez is a community builder and storyteller who loves bringing people together for social impact. Throughout her career, she’s helped some of your favorite causes and social enterprises stand out with innovative marketing, business development and relationship building. Prior to Avalon, Amy served as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Make-A-Wish Georgia where she helped them successfully refresh their brand, build and grow their social media presence, and secure national media to elevate stories of wish families. She loves mission-driven organizations and finds purpose in trying to move people to take action, build bridges and influence change. She’s a believer in creating an environment that fosters diverse voices and perspectives.

​Amy graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Sales and Customer Relationship Management. As a child, her love for travel was ignited through her father’s 22-year service in the Navy. Her favorite place to be stationed was Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

In her free time, you’ll catch her on the trails with her Frenchie, Charlie, exploring a new city or dancing in the aisles at the grocery store to some music.

----

John Burns is an Army Combat Veteran who survived an IED attack while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. A last minute decision as a leader to change seats assignments changed everything for him, making him the lone survivor in his vehicle and leaving him with debilitating injuries. His survivor’s guilt was gripping and began a 19-year journey of struggle. Lack of sleep, balance issues, severe PTS made it hard for John to exist. He turned to the VA who prescribed him a cocktail of medicines. Then came the pandemic…forced isolation and loneliness escalated John’s symptoms. He spent days in the dark, with very little interaction. 

John’s wife Cheryl, desperate for answers and help, started researching places for him to get care. They found Avalon who connected them with the University of Florida Haley Brain Wellness Program. John’s class was one of the biggest cohorts to date. He reluctantly attended, but by the 3rd day, he knew things were going to be different. After 3 weeks of care, everything changed and he found hope again

Cheryl says she got her husband back. John said he got his life back. And he gained community, something he missed from his days serving. Today, John is thriving. Finally taking that Greek vacation he dreamed of. Finally being the grandpa he hoped he’d become. Finally being himself. A life renewed and hope restored

In John and Cheryl’s own words: 

“We found Avalon Action Alliance when we needed it most. We had lost hope in the way John was being treated and didn’t know where else to go after years of searching for help. Everything changed when we were connected to the team at UF Health. We’re finally living the life we envisioned – full of love and hope once again. Avalon’s care is life-changing, and we’ll be forever grateful for the support we received from them.”

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Avalon Action Alliance Web Site

Alliance Partner Locations

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

PsychArmor  Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series - Traumatic Brain Injury. In your work with the Veteran and military-connected community, you may work with a military service member or Veteran who has experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). While a TBI diagnosis can pose a daunting challenge, there are a number of of both individual and community-based treatments to support warriors in their recovery. The goal of this series is to give you essential information on TBI and the tools and resources to make a difference in the lives of military members who have suffered a brain injury during service. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the statistics behind TBI, common symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and treatment therapies. Warriors can and do recover from the effects of brain injuries and—with your support—acquire new skills to overcome limitations and live fulfilling lives.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-TBI

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2106 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Amy Alvarez, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with the Avalon Action Alliance, and John and Cheryl Burns, a veteran family whose lives have been changed through support from Avalon Action Alliance partners. The Avalon Action Alliance is a network of treatment, service and support providers that takes a comprehensive approach to addressing Traumatic Brain Injury, Posttraumatic Stress, and Substance Use concerns. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Amy Alvarez is a community builder and storyteller who loves bringing people together for social impact. Throughout her career, she’s helped some of your favorite causes and social enterprises stand out with innovative marketing, business development and relationship building. Prior to Avalon, Amy served as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Make-A-Wish Georgia where she helped them successfully refresh their brand, build and grow their social media presence, and secure national media to elevate stories of wish families. She loves mission-driven organizations and finds purpose in trying to move people to take action, build bridges and influence change. She’s a believer in creating an environment that fosters diverse voices and perspectives.

​Amy graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Sales and Customer Relationship Management. As a child, her love for travel was ignited through her father’s 22-year service in the Navy. Her favorite place to be stationed was Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

In her free time, you’ll catch her on the trails with her Frenchie, Charlie, exploring a new city or dancing in the aisles at the grocery store to some music.

----

John Burns is an Army Combat Veteran who survived an IED attack while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. A last minute decision as a leader to change seats assignments changed everything for him, making him the lone survivor in his vehicle and leaving him with debilitating injuries. His survivor’s guilt was gripping and began a 19-year journey of struggle. Lack of sleep, balance issues, severe PTS made it hard for John to exist. He turned to the VA who prescribed him a cocktail of medicines. Then came the pandemic…forced isolation and loneliness escalated John’s symptoms. He spent days in the dark, with very little interaction. 

John’s wife Cheryl, desperate for answers and help, started researching places for him to get care. They found Avalon who connected them with the University of Florida Haley Brain Wellness Program. John’s class was one of the biggest cohorts to date. He reluctantly attended, but by the 3rd day, he knew things were going to be different. After 3 weeks of care, everything changed and he found hope again

Cheryl says she got her husband back. John said he got his life back. And he gained community, something he missed from his days serving. Today, John is thriving. Finally taking that Greek vacation he dreamed of. Finally being the grandpa he hoped he’d become. Finally being himself. A life renewed and hope restored

In John and Cheryl’s own words: 

“We found Avalon Action Alliance when we needed it most. We had lost hope in the way John was being treated and didn’t know where else to go after years of searching for help. Everything changed when we were connected to the team at UF Health. We’re finally living the life we envisioned – full of love and hope once again. Avalon’s care is life-changing, and we’ll be forever grateful for the support we received from them.”

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Avalon Action Alliance Web Site

Alliance Partner Locations

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

PsychArmor  Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series - Traumatic Brain Injury. In your work with the Veteran and military-connected community, you may work with a military service member or Veteran who has experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). While a TBI diagnosis can pose a daunting challenge, there are a number of of both individual and community-based treatments to support warriors in their recovery. The goal of this series is to give you essential information on TBI and the tools and resources to make a difference in the lives of military members who have suffered a brain injury during service. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the statistics behind TBI, common symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and treatment therapies. Warriors can and do recover from the effects of brain injuries and—with your support—acquire new skills to overcome limitations and live fulfilling lives.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-TBI

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM189 - KaLea Lehman - the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative BTM189 - KaLea Lehman - the Military Special Operations Family Collaborative full f0331345-9213-4ab3-b5ae-f496269a09d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/755ded34 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Special Operations Spouse KaLea Lehman. She is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

KaLea Lehman is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

She has a broad range of experience working in healthcare advocacy, communications, and education. KaLea completed her undergraduate education at The George Washington University in 2007 and earned her Master of Education in 2018 from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.

Her work and interests are policy research, analysis, and development. Her research interests include organizational behavior in matrix and high reliability organizations and their intersection with well-being. KaLea and her husband have been part of the Special Operations community for over 10 years and have four beautiful children. In their free time, they enjoy running adventures and traveling to new places.  

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MSOFC Web Site

The Warrior’s Table Book

MSOFC on Facebook

MSOFC on Instagram

MSOFC on X

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Special Operations Spouse KaLea Lehman. She is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

KaLea Lehman is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

She has a broad range of experience working in healthcare advocacy, communications, and education. KaLea completed her undergraduate education at The George Washington University in 2007 and earned her Master of Education in 2018 from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.

Her work and interests are policy research, analysis, and development. Her research interests include organizational behavior in matrix and high reliability organizations and their intersection with well-being. KaLea and her husband have been part of the Special Operations community for over 10 years and have four beautiful children. In their free time, they enjoy running adventures and traveling to new places.  

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MSOFC Web Site

The Warrior’s Table Book

MSOFC on Facebook

MSOFC on Instagram

MSOFC on X

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2013 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Special Operations Spouse KaLea Lehman. She is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

KaLea Lehman is the Executive Director of The Military Special Operations Family Collaborative, a nonprofit public health initiative to enable the success of America’s special operations warriors and families through collaborative health and well-being research and programs.

She has a broad range of experience working in healthcare advocacy, communications, and education. KaLea completed her undergraduate education at The George Washington University in 2007 and earned her Master of Education in 2018 from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.

Her work and interests are policy research, analysis, and development. Her research interests include organizational behavior in matrix and high reliability organizations and their intersection with well-being. KaLea and her husband have been part of the Special Operations community for over 10 years and have four beautiful children. In their free time, they enjoy running adventures and traveling to new places.  

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

MSOFC Web Site

The Warrior’s Table Book

MSOFC on Facebook

MSOFC on Instagram

MSOFC on X

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM188 - Dr Shira Maguen - Moral Injury in Service Members and Veterans BTM188 - Dr Shira Maguen - Moral Injury in Service Members and Veterans full 03040018-6cc9-42ed-9df3-87aaedde5056 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c729b3b8 Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation about Moral Injury with Dr. Shira Maguen, Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shira Maguen, Ph.D. is Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Interim Vice Chair of SFVAHCS and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine. 

Dr. Maguen was appointed to and served on the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission. She is also the San Francisco site co-lead for the VA Women’s Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) and Director of the SFVAHCS PTSD MIRECC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Dr. Maguen completed her internship and postdoctoral training at the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System after receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University. She is involved with both the research and clinical components of the PTSD program. Her research interests fall under the umbrella of PTSD, moral injury, and suicide, and include risk and resilience factors in veterans, with a particular focus on female veterans. 

Dr. Maguen was the recipient of a VA Health Services Research and Development Grant that examined the impact of killing in veterans of war and moral injury and is currently conducting a multi-site trial examining a novel treatment for veterans who have killed in war. She has three additional grants to develop an eating disorder screen and self-diagnostic tool for the veteran population, to examine rates of eating disorders in the military population, and to test a treatment for PTSD and moral injury. She recently completed two additional grants that examine the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans via natural language processing and the effectiveness of a behaviorally-based treatment for insomnia (BBTI) in primary care. 

Dr. Maguen is the author of over 190 peer-reviewed publications, most of which focus on veteran mental health. She also works in a clinical capacity within the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and treating veterans with evidence-based treatments for PTSD. She supervises research health fellows and other trainees in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, and provides mentorship for trauma-focused research fellows.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Moral Injury and Distgress Scale (MIDS)

Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TrIGR)

Impact of Killing (IOK) treatment for Moral Injury

About Face

Dr. Maguen’s email address

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://veteranmentalhealth.com/hst085/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation about Moral Injury with Dr. Shira Maguen, Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shira Maguen, Ph.D. is Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Interim Vice Chair of SFVAHCS and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine. 

Dr. Maguen was appointed to and served on the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission. She is also the San Francisco site co-lead for the VA Women’s Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) and Director of the SFVAHCS PTSD MIRECC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Dr. Maguen completed her internship and postdoctoral training at the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System after receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University. She is involved with both the research and clinical components of the PTSD program. Her research interests fall under the umbrella of PTSD, moral injury, and suicide, and include risk and resilience factors in veterans, with a particular focus on female veterans. 

Dr. Maguen was the recipient of a VA Health Services Research and Development Grant that examined the impact of killing in veterans of war and moral injury and is currently conducting a multi-site trial examining a novel treatment for veterans who have killed in war. She has three additional grants to develop an eating disorder screen and self-diagnostic tool for the veteran population, to examine rates of eating disorders in the military population, and to test a treatment for PTSD and moral injury. She recently completed two additional grants that examine the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans via natural language processing and the effectiveness of a behaviorally-based treatment for insomnia (BBTI) in primary care. 

Dr. Maguen is the author of over 190 peer-reviewed publications, most of which focus on veteran mental health. She also works in a clinical capacity within the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and treating veterans with evidence-based treatments for PTSD. She supervises research health fellows and other trainees in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, and provides mentorship for trauma-focused research fellows.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Moral Injury and Distgress Scale (MIDS)

Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TrIGR)

Impact of Killing (IOK) treatment for Moral Injury

About Face

Dr. Maguen’s email address

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://veteranmentalhealth.com/hst085/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1955 Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation about Moral Injury with Dr. Shira Maguen, Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry, UCSF School of Medicine.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

 

About Today’s Guests

Shira Maguen, Ph.D. is Mental Health Director of the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and Staff Psychologist on the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (PCT) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), and Interim Vice Chair of SFVAHCS and Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF School of Medicine. 

Dr. Maguen was appointed to and served on the Creating Options for Veterans' Expedited Recovery (COVER) Commission. She is also the San Francisco site co-lead for the VA Women’s Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) and Director of the SFVAHCS PTSD MIRECC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Dr. Maguen completed her internship and postdoctoral training at the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System after receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Georgia State University. She is involved with both the research and clinical components of the PTSD program. Her research interests fall under the umbrella of PTSD, moral injury, and suicide, and include risk and resilience factors in veterans, with a particular focus on female veterans. 

Dr. Maguen was the recipient of a VA Health Services Research and Development Grant that examined the impact of killing in veterans of war and moral injury and is currently conducting a multi-site trial examining a novel treatment for veterans who have killed in war. She has three additional grants to develop an eating disorder screen and self-diagnostic tool for the veteran population, to examine rates of eating disorders in the military population, and to test a treatment for PTSD and moral injury. She recently completed two additional grants that examine the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments in Iraq and Afghanistan veterans via natural language processing and the effectiveness of a behaviorally-based treatment for insomnia (BBTI) in primary care. 

Dr. Maguen is the author of over 190 peer-reviewed publications, most of which focus on veteran mental health. She also works in a clinical capacity within the Post-9/11 Integrated Care Clinic and treating veterans with evidence-based treatments for PTSD. She supervises research health fellows and other trainees in evidence-based treatments for PTSD, and provides mentorship for trauma-focused research fellows.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Moral Injury and Distgress Scale (MIDS)

Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy (TrIGR)

Impact of Killing (IOK) treatment for Moral Injury

About Face

Dr. Maguen’s email address

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s Resource of the Week is a podcast episode that was previously recorded with Dr. Maguen on the Head Space and Timing Podcast. In this hour-long discussion, Dr. Maguen shares more thoughts on the development, assessment, and treatment of Moral Injury

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://veteranmentalhealth.com/hst085/

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM187 - Vicky Perkins - Blue Star Families Support Circles BTM187 - Vicky Perkins - Blue Star Families Support Circles full e3354662-e8fd-414b-ac19-2afd8e1ba297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d102404e Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Navy spouse Vicky Perkins, Senior Director for Impact Programs at Blue Star Families. Among other programs, Vicky is responsible for leading the team that manages Blue Star Support Circles, facilitated nonclinical cohorts for veterans and service member supporters to help reduce crisis and suicide in the military affiliated population.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Vicky Perkins is a Navy Spouse and dedicated professional with a passion for supporting others. She brings a wealth of experience in non-profit organization management, excelling in Event Management, Program Management, Communication, Volunteer Management, Decision-Making, and Team Building. Her leadership encompasses diverse portfolios specializing in developing, evaluating, and scaling innovative pilot programs nationally and in collaboration with local communities, and her commitment is deeply rooted in serving military families. She passionately works towards positively impacting their lives and the communities they navigate, armed with a nuanced understanding of their challenges.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Blue Star Families Web Site

Blue Star Support Circles

Vicky Perkins on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members And Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide. You can find a link to the resource in our show notes.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Navy spouse Vicky Perkins, Senior Director for Impact Programs at Blue Star Families. Among other programs, Vicky is responsible for leading the team that manages Blue Star Support Circles, facilitated nonclinical cohorts for veterans and service member supporters to help reduce crisis and suicide in the military affiliated population.

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Vicky Perkins is a Navy Spouse and dedicated professional with a passion for supporting others. She brings a wealth of experience in non-profit organization management, excelling in Event Management, Program Management, Communication, Volunteer Management, Decision-Making, and Team Building. Her leadership encompasses diverse portfolios specializing in developing, evaluating, and scaling innovative pilot programs nationally and in collaboration with local communities, and her commitment is deeply rooted in serving military families. She passionately works towards positively impacting their lives and the communities they navigate, armed with a nuanced understanding of their challenges.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Blue Star Families Web Site

Blue Star Support Circles

Vicky Perkins on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members And Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide. You can find a link to the resource in our show notes.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1888 Show Summary

This episode features a conversation with Navy spouse Vicky Perkins, Senior Director for Impact Programs at Blue Star Families. Among other programs, Vicky is responsible for leading the team that manages Blue Star Support Circles, facilitated nonclinical cohorts for veterans and service member supporters to help reduce crisis and suicide in the military affiliated population.

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About Today’s Guests

Vicky Perkins is a Navy Spouse and dedicated professional with a passion for supporting others. She brings a wealth of experience in non-profit organization management, excelling in Event Management, Program Management, Communication, Volunteer Management, Decision-Making, and Team Building. Her leadership encompasses diverse portfolios specializing in developing, evaluating, and scaling innovative pilot programs nationally and in collaboration with local communities, and her commitment is deeply rooted in serving military families. She passionately works towards positively impacting their lives and the communities they navigate, armed with a nuanced understanding of their challenges.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Blue Star Families Web Site

Blue Star Support Circles

Vicky Perkins on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members And Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide. You can find a link to the resource in our show notes.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM186 - Julie Goldstein and Lisa Sabey - Supporting Parents of Children in Suicidal Crisis BTM186 - Julie Goldstein and Lisa Sabey - Supporting Parents of Children in Suicidal Crisis full 8418c513-f00f-45bf-8526-79510e9387e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e0af7bb Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt.

 

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About Today’s Guests

Julie Goldstein Grumet, EDC vice president, is an expert in behavioral health transformation, state and local community suicide prevention, and the use of evidence-based practices for suicide care in clinical settings. She translates complex topics into engaging and impactful resources for health care leaders, school leaders, and others.

As director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Goldstein Grumet provides strategic direction and leadership for the Zero Suicide framework and oversees the development, dissemination, evaluation, and effective implementation of the framework nationwide. She leads a team dedicated to ensuring that safe and effective suicide care practices are accessible to all via an online implementation toolkit for suicide care in health care systems.

Goldstein Grumet is the senior health care advisor to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. A highly acclaimed trainer and speaker, her work has been spotlighted in the Washington Post, Science Magazine, and Military Times.

Goldstein Grumet holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in School Mental Health at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Center for School Mental Health.

Lisa Sabey is mostly a wife, mother and grandmother. She has 6 children, 11 grandchildren and a husband who supports her as she launches into all the projects. Lisa’s life changed when her daughter went down the rabbit hole of anorexia nervosa. For years, mental illness ravaged her daughter’s physical and mental wellness.

After spending thousands of hours researching, reading and talking with professionals, Lisa increasingly realized that parents needed much more education and support. She self-funded the creation of a documentary, Anorexia: What We Wish We Had Known 

She committed her life to this work and founded Parents-to-Parents, a 501(c)(3) NPO. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Education Development Center Website

The Zero Suicide Institute

Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt

Parents to Parents Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. training course. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

Julie Goldstein Grumet, EDC vice president, is an expert in behavioral health transformation, state and local community suicide prevention, and the use of evidence-based practices for suicide care in clinical settings. She translates complex topics into engaging and impactful resources for health care leaders, school leaders, and others.

As director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Goldstein Grumet provides strategic direction and leadership for the Zero Suicide framework and oversees the development, dissemination, evaluation, and effective implementation of the framework nationwide. She leads a team dedicated to ensuring that safe and effective suicide care practices are accessible to all via an online implementation toolkit for suicide care in health care systems.

Goldstein Grumet is the senior health care advisor to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. A highly acclaimed trainer and speaker, her work has been spotlighted in the Washington Post, Science Magazine, and Military Times.

Goldstein Grumet holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in School Mental Health at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Center for School Mental Health.

Lisa Sabey is mostly a wife, mother and grandmother. She has 6 children, 11 grandchildren and a husband who supports her as she launches into all the projects. Lisa’s life changed when her daughter went down the rabbit hole of anorexia nervosa. For years, mental illness ravaged her daughter’s physical and mental wellness.

After spending thousands of hours researching, reading and talking with professionals, Lisa increasingly realized that parents needed much more education and support. She self-funded the creation of a documentary, Anorexia: What We Wish We Had Known 

She committed her life to this work and founded Parents-to-Parents, a 501(c)(3) NPO. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Education Development Center Website

The Zero Suicide Institute

Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt

Parents to Parents Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. training course. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2021 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

Julie Goldstein Grumet, EDC vice president, is an expert in behavioral health transformation, state and local community suicide prevention, and the use of evidence-based practices for suicide care in clinical settings. She translates complex topics into engaging and impactful resources for health care leaders, school leaders, and others.

As director of the Zero Suicide Institute, Goldstein Grumet provides strategic direction and leadership for the Zero Suicide framework and oversees the development, dissemination, evaluation, and effective implementation of the framework nationwide. She leads a team dedicated to ensuring that safe and effective suicide care practices are accessible to all via an online implementation toolkit for suicide care in health care systems.

Goldstein Grumet is the senior health care advisor to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. A highly acclaimed trainer and speaker, her work has been spotlighted in the Washington Post, Science Magazine, and Military Times.

Goldstein Grumet holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in School Mental Health at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Center for School Mental Health.

Lisa Sabey is mostly a wife, mother and grandmother. She has 6 children, 11 grandchildren and a husband who supports her as she launches into all the projects. Lisa’s life changed when her daughter went down the rabbit hole of anorexia nervosa. For years, mental illness ravaged her daughter’s physical and mental wellness.

After spending thousands of hours researching, reading and talking with professionals, Lisa increasingly realized that parents needed much more education and support. She self-funded the creation of a documentary, Anorexia: What We Wish We Had Known 

She committed her life to this work and founded Parents-to-Parents, a 501(c)(3) NPO. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Education Development Center Website

The Zero Suicide Institute

Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt

Parents to Parents Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the VA S.A.V.E. training course. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM185 - Denise Olsen - Grief and Traumatic Loss BTM185 - Denise Olsen - Grief and Traumatic Loss full 96358cd0-03cf-4c89-80d1-5327192289d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b09735b9 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance.

 

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About Today’s Guests

Denise Olsen is a Grief mentor, national public speaker, BSN-RN, yoga instructor and now a published author. Through nursing, Denise acquired extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology along with trauma experience. After suffering the loss of her husband, a NYC firefighter, on 9/11, Denise utilized yoga, meditation and breathwork to heal. She is a registered yoga instructor with over 300hrs of experience, specializing in the military community, combat related PTSD and military sexual assault. Most recently, her work has evolved into guiding those who have suffered grief/loss and/or trauma through their healing journey. Her work focuses on using our pain as a portal to our highest selves. When Denise isn’t speaking, writing, or traveling, she can be found at her home near the beach enjoying her family and seeking out her next adventure.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Denise Olsen’s Web Site

Strong and Soulful on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

Denise Olsen is a Grief mentor, national public speaker, BSN-RN, yoga instructor and now a published author. Through nursing, Denise acquired extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology along with trauma experience. After suffering the loss of her husband, a NYC firefighter, on 9/11, Denise utilized yoga, meditation and breathwork to heal. She is a registered yoga instructor with over 300hrs of experience, specializing in the military community, combat related PTSD and military sexual assault. Most recently, her work has evolved into guiding those who have suffered grief/loss and/or trauma through their healing journey. Her work focuses on using our pain as a portal to our highest selves. When Denise isn’t speaking, writing, or traveling, she can be found at her home near the beach enjoying her family and seeking out her next adventure.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Denise Olsen’s Web Site

Strong and Soulful on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1967 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 
 

About Today’s Guests

Denise Olsen is a Grief mentor, national public speaker, BSN-RN, yoga instructor and now a published author. Through nursing, Denise acquired extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology along with trauma experience. After suffering the loss of her husband, a NYC firefighter, on 9/11, Denise utilized yoga, meditation and breathwork to heal. She is a registered yoga instructor with over 300hrs of experience, specializing in the military community, combat related PTSD and military sexual assault. Most recently, her work has evolved into guiding those who have suffered grief/loss and/or trauma through their healing journey. Her work focuses on using our pain as a portal to our highest selves. When Denise isn’t speaking, writing, or traveling, she can be found at her home near the beach enjoying her family and seeking out her next adventure.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Denise Olsen’s Web Site

Strong and Soulful on Amazon

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM184 - Kari McDonough - Welcome.US, The Welcome Corps, and the Veteran Sponsor Fund BTM184 - Kari McDonough - Welcome.US, The Welcome Corps, and the Veteran Sponsor Fund full 329b09c7-72b2-4a04-b3c0-295082264af7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd1fc4ed Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers.

 

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Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Welcome.US Web Site

The Welcome.US Welcome Corps

Welcome.US Veteran Sponsor Fund Application

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 47 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jen Wilson, Co-Founder of the Army Week Association, a New York City-based Nonprofit that provides support to returning service members and their communities. In this episode, we discuss AWA’s mission and how their network was engaged to respond to the need to support US and Coalition Force Allies during the Fall of Kabul

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jen-wilson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers.

 

Provide Feedback

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Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Welcome.US Web Site

The Welcome.US Welcome Corps

Welcome.US Veteran Sponsor Fund Application

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 47 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jen Wilson, Co-Founder of the Army Week Association, a New York City-based Nonprofit that provides support to returning service members and their communities. In this episode, we discuss AWA’s mission and how their network was engaged to respond to the need to support US and Coalition Force Allies during the Fall of Kabul

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jen-wilson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1649 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Welcome.US Web Site

The Welcome.US Welcome Corps

Welcome.US Veteran Sponsor Fund Application

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 47 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jen Wilson, Co-Founder of the Army Week Association, a New York City-based Nonprofit that provides support to returning service members and their communities. In this episode, we discuss AWA’s mission and how their network was engaged to respond to the need to support US and Coalition Force Allies during the Fall of Kabul

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jen-wilson

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM183 - Dr. Khadija Boyd - Journal of Veterans Studies BTM183 - Dr. Khadija Boyd - Journal of Veterans Studies full 834a8275-d5e0-41b4-9820-06e7dd18f63c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b03c8e9 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations, and narrow gaps between cultures, institutions, experiences, knowledge, and understanding.

 

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About Today’s Guests

Dr. Khadija Boyd is a Retired United States Army Combat Veteran. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University in 2020. Her research and previous publications focus on race and gender discrimination in the military as identified as military colorblindness and military gestational loathing. Also, the use of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a filter of racial awareness. She is currently an Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies and Section Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Journal of Veterans Studies Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, you’ll see a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students 

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations, and narrow gaps between cultures, institutions, experiences, knowledge, and understanding.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Khadija Boyd is a Retired United States Army Combat Veteran. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University in 2020. Her research and previous publications focus on race and gender discrimination in the military as identified as military colorblindness and military gestational loathing. Also, the use of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a filter of racial awareness. She is currently an Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies and Section Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Journal of Veterans Studies Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, you’ll see a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students 

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1873 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations, and narrow gaps between cultures, institutions, experiences, knowledge, and understanding.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Khadija Boyd is a Retired United States Army Combat Veteran. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University in 2020. Her research and previous publications focus on race and gender discrimination in the military as identified as military colorblindness and military gestational loathing. Also, the use of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a filter of racial awareness. She is currently an Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies and Section Editor for the Journal of Veterans Studies.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Journal of Veterans Studies Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Advising Military Students on Higher Education. In this course, you’ll see a brief look at higher education options and transition information for military students 

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM182 - Rocio Palermo - Mental Health with Women Vets On Point BTM182 - Rocio Palermo - Mental Health with Women Vets On Point full 7e2e8b80-0920-409e-a02b-28101da8c951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8f5aeed Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

A native Angeleno, daughter of Honduran and Mexican immigrants, Rocio joined the Navy when she was 17. She returned to Los Angeles and received her AA in Social Studies from Glendale Community College, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a double minor in Political Science and Spanish from Mount St. Mary’s University. She studied Public Administration at Cal State University, Northridge.

 

Rocio has a diverse work history with concentrations in education and social work. She is currently 

 

·      the Program Coordinator for Women Vets on Point, U.S.VETS-Patriotic Hall 

·      She is the chair of the Women Veterans Working Group of the Los Angeles Veteran’s Collaborative

·      Chaplain for American Legion Area 6 and District 24. 

·      The Vice Chair for Women for the Los Angeles County Council of the American Legion.

·      Commissioner, Veterans Advisory Commission serving under District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis. 

 

She brings a passion, focus and personal perspective that helps her connect with all Veterans, but especially with female Veterans. Rocio sees her service to others as a calling and privilege, knowing the importance of finding ways to work together with community partners in order for all to benefit. Her mission in life is to continue to advocate for Veterans, but specifically Veteran Women, so that “every veteran would know how valuable her service is, how important she is and that the nobility with which she served”. 

 

-       She is the co-founder of The 355 Women Veteran Speaker Series

-       Co-creator of the Battle Boutique, The Sista Mixa, The She Leads Luncheon, Love Your Sister Luncheon, Veteran Women’s Suicide Prevention Conference

-       Host of The Networking Hour

 

Rocio currently lives in Arleta with her son, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Vets On Point Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is episode 165, a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/virginia-wimmer

  

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

A native Angeleno, daughter of Honduran and Mexican immigrants, Rocio joined the Navy when she was 17. She returned to Los Angeles and received her AA in Social Studies from Glendale Community College, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a double minor in Political Science and Spanish from Mount St. Mary’s University. She studied Public Administration at Cal State University, Northridge.

 

Rocio has a diverse work history with concentrations in education and social work. She is currently 

 

·      the Program Coordinator for Women Vets on Point, U.S.VETS-Patriotic Hall 

·      She is the chair of the Women Veterans Working Group of the Los Angeles Veteran’s Collaborative

·      Chaplain for American Legion Area 6 and District 24. 

·      The Vice Chair for Women for the Los Angeles County Council of the American Legion.

·      Commissioner, Veterans Advisory Commission serving under District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis. 

 

She brings a passion, focus and personal perspective that helps her connect with all Veterans, but especially with female Veterans. Rocio sees her service to others as a calling and privilege, knowing the importance of finding ways to work together with community partners in order for all to benefit. Her mission in life is to continue to advocate for Veterans, but specifically Veteran Women, so that “every veteran would know how valuable her service is, how important she is and that the nobility with which she served”. 

 

-       She is the co-founder of The 355 Women Veteran Speaker Series

-       Co-creator of the Battle Boutique, The Sista Mixa, The She Leads Luncheon, Love Your Sister Luncheon, Veteran Women’s Suicide Prevention Conference

-       Host of The Networking Hour

 

Rocio currently lives in Arleta with her son, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Vets On Point Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is episode 165, a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/virginia-wimmer

  

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1915 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service.

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

A native Angeleno, daughter of Honduran and Mexican immigrants, Rocio joined the Navy when she was 17. She returned to Los Angeles and received her AA in Social Studies from Glendale Community College, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a double minor in Political Science and Spanish from Mount St. Mary’s University. She studied Public Administration at Cal State University, Northridge.

 

Rocio has a diverse work history with concentrations in education and social work. She is currently 

 

·      the Program Coordinator for Women Vets on Point, U.S.VETS-Patriotic Hall 

·      She is the chair of the Women Veterans Working Group of the Los Angeles Veteran’s Collaborative

·      Chaplain for American Legion Area 6 and District 24. 

·      The Vice Chair for Women for the Los Angeles County Council of the American Legion.

·      Commissioner, Veterans Advisory Commission serving under District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis. 

 

She brings a passion, focus and personal perspective that helps her connect with all Veterans, but especially with female Veterans. Rocio sees her service to others as a calling and privilege, knowing the importance of finding ways to work together with community partners in order for all to benefit. Her mission in life is to continue to advocate for Veterans, but specifically Veteran Women, so that “every veteran would know how valuable her service is, how important she is and that the nobility with which she served”. 

 

-       She is the co-founder of The 355 Women Veteran Speaker Series

-       Co-creator of the Battle Boutique, The Sista Mixa, The She Leads Luncheon, Love Your Sister Luncheon, Veteran Women’s Suicide Prevention Conference

-       Host of The Networking Hour

 

Rocio currently lives in Arleta with her son, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Women Vets On Point Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is episode 165, a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/virginia-wimmer

  

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM81 - Tom Chiodo - PBS Caregiving Documentary BTM81 - Tom Chiodo - PBS Caregiving Documentary full 34ae99b3-5ba0-439a-bfbb-84c6bb0de203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14f3273c Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved ones.   

 

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About Today’s Guests

Tom Chiodo is the executive producer of Special Projects National Productions for WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association), the flagship PBS station in Washington DC. WETA develops primetime documentary films and original digital content, accompanied by national impact and engagement campaigns, across 330+ PBS stations in more than 150 markets.

 

Recent public media projects: Ken Burns presents Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers (2022); Emmy-nominated documentary Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History(2020); Rethinking High School with Soledad O’Brien Town Hall at Howard University (2016); DuPont Columbia Award & Emmy-nominated documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015).

Current documentary projects in development/production: Caregiving; Hiding in Plain Sight: Adult Mental Illness;Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America; Defeating Dementia; and Mighty Real: Out and Proud in America. 

Thirty years’ experience in the media, communications, television and entertainment industry. Former SVP Development Entertainment Industry Foundation creating programs and funding for national initiatives in health care, volunteerism, childhood hunger and education. Tom has held senior positions at Rubenstein Associates, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health & State Office for Children. 

Former clients: HBO; AMC; TIME, Inc.; Wenner Media; Talk Miramax Books; Columbia University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Major League Baseball; Dance Theater of Harlem; The Apollo Theatre; Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.; The Tony Awards; Tribeca Film Festival; ABC’s Good Morning America; Stand Up to Cancer; and Chances for Children.

Board memberships: Fenway Community Health Center (Boston), Professional Performing Arts High School (NYC), Heart Gallery New York. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences judge for the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

 

Tom is a published playwright, and co-author of “Home Care for Respirator Dependent Children” New England Journal of Medicine. 

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Wellbeings Web Site

Caregiving Documentary Website

Caregiving Trailer

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder. PsychArmor is dedicated to providing education, resources, and strategies for those who provide care for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured military service members and Veterans. The caregiving journey can be challenging — we’re here to provide support. Thanks to the generosity of The USAA Foundation, and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, we are pleased to offer the newly digitized Military Caregiver Recognition Award Program. Upon completion of the four PsychArmor courses included in this program and registration for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community, you will receive the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Badge.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-caregiver-award

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved ones.   

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Tom Chiodo is the executive producer of Special Projects National Productions for WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association), the flagship PBS station in Washington DC. WETA develops primetime documentary films and original digital content, accompanied by national impact and engagement campaigns, across 330+ PBS stations in more than 150 markets.

 

Recent public media projects: Ken Burns presents Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers (2022); Emmy-nominated documentary Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History(2020); Rethinking High School with Soledad O’Brien Town Hall at Howard University (2016); DuPont Columbia Award & Emmy-nominated documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015).

Current documentary projects in development/production: Caregiving; Hiding in Plain Sight: Adult Mental Illness;Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America; Defeating Dementia; and Mighty Real: Out and Proud in America. 

Thirty years’ experience in the media, communications, television and entertainment industry. Former SVP Development Entertainment Industry Foundation creating programs and funding for national initiatives in health care, volunteerism, childhood hunger and education. Tom has held senior positions at Rubenstein Associates, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health & State Office for Children. 

Former clients: HBO; AMC; TIME, Inc.; Wenner Media; Talk Miramax Books; Columbia University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Major League Baseball; Dance Theater of Harlem; The Apollo Theatre; Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.; The Tony Awards; Tribeca Film Festival; ABC’s Good Morning America; Stand Up to Cancer; and Chances for Children.

Board memberships: Fenway Community Health Center (Boston), Professional Performing Arts High School (NYC), Heart Gallery New York. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences judge for the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

 

Tom is a published playwright, and co-author of “Home Care for Respirator Dependent Children” New England Journal of Medicine. 

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Wellbeings Web Site

Caregiving Documentary Website

Caregiving Trailer

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder. PsychArmor is dedicated to providing education, resources, and strategies for those who provide care for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured military service members and Veterans. The caregiving journey can be challenging — we’re here to provide support. Thanks to the generosity of The USAA Foundation, and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, we are pleased to offer the newly digitized Military Caregiver Recognition Award Program. Upon completion of the four PsychArmor courses included in this program and registration for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community, you will receive the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Badge.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-caregiver-award

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1975 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved ones.   

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Tom Chiodo is the executive producer of Special Projects National Productions for WETA (Washington Educational Telecommunications Association), the flagship PBS station in Washington DC. WETA develops primetime documentary films and original digital content, accompanied by national impact and engagement campaigns, across 330+ PBS stations in more than 150 markets.

 

Recent public media projects: Ken Burns presents Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, a film by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers (2022); Emmy-nominated documentary Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History(2020); Rethinking High School with Soledad O’Brien Town Hall at Howard University (2016); DuPont Columbia Award & Emmy-nominated documentary Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015).

Current documentary projects in development/production: Caregiving; Hiding in Plain Sight: Adult Mental Illness;Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America; Defeating Dementia; and Mighty Real: Out and Proud in America. 

Thirty years’ experience in the media, communications, television and entertainment industry. Former SVP Development Entertainment Industry Foundation creating programs and funding for national initiatives in health care, volunteerism, childhood hunger and education. Tom has held senior positions at Rubenstein Associates, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health & State Office for Children. 

Former clients: HBO; AMC; TIME, Inc.; Wenner Media; Talk Miramax Books; Columbia University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Major League Baseball; Dance Theater of Harlem; The Apollo Theatre; Al Roker Entertainment, Inc.; The Tony Awards; Tribeca Film Festival; ABC’s Good Morning America; Stand Up to Cancer; and Chances for Children.

Board memberships: Fenway Community Health Center (Boston), Professional Performing Arts High School (NYC), Heart Gallery New York. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences judge for the 44th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

 

Tom is a published playwright, and co-author of “Home Care for Respirator Dependent Children” New England Journal of Medicine. 

 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Wellbeings Web Site

Caregiving Documentary Website

Caregiving Trailer

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Digital Resource Binder. PsychArmor is dedicated to providing education, resources, and strategies for those who provide care for our nation’s wounded, ill and injured military service members and Veterans. The caregiving journey can be challenging — we’re here to provide support. Thanks to the generosity of The USAA Foundation, and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, we are pleased to offer the newly digitized Military Caregiver Recognition Award Program. Upon completion of the four PsychArmor courses included in this program and registration for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community, you will receive the Military Caregiver Recognition Award and Badge.

 

You can see find the resource here:  

 

 https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-caregiver-award

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM180 - The Psychology of Saving Private Ryan BTM180 - The Psychology of Saving Private Ryan full da07a2d3-611c-43d3-8c2e-61e1af09510d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b44f62ce Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Katie Gordon has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast is a fun and interesting way to discuss mental health issues. Her favorite fictional character is Wonder Woman.

Brandon Saxton also has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast will serve as a means to get people thinking about mental health and the way that it can influence anyone either directly or indirectly. His favorite fictional character is Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Jedi Counsel Podcast

Article on Moral Injury

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Inner Conflict & Survivor's Guilt. In this course, Dr. Heidi Kraft describes the concept of moral injury and survivor's guilt in the military and Veteran community.

 

You can see find the course here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/inner-conflict-survivor-guilt

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Katie Gordon has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast is a fun and interesting way to discuss mental health issues. Her favorite fictional character is Wonder Woman.

Brandon Saxton also has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast will serve as a means to get people thinking about mental health and the way that it can influence anyone either directly or indirectly. His favorite fictional character is Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Jedi Counsel Podcast

Article on Moral Injury

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Inner Conflict & Survivor's Guilt. In this course, Dr. Heidi Kraft describes the concept of moral injury and survivor's guilt in the military and Veteran community.

 

You can see find the course here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/inner-conflict-survivor-guilt

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2636 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation that first aired on the Head Space and Timing Podcast on the Psychology of Saving Private Ryan. Dr. Katie Gordon and Dr. Brandon Saxton, hosts of the Jedi Counsel Podcast, join me to explore the film Saving Private Ryan through a mental health and psychology perspective. 

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

About Today’s Guests

Katie Gordon has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast is a fun and interesting way to discuss mental health issues. Her favorite fictional character is Wonder Woman.

Brandon Saxton also has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He hopes that the Jedi Counsel Podcast will serve as a means to get people thinking about mental health and the way that it can influence anyone either directly or indirectly. His favorite fictional character is Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

The Jedi Counsel Podcast

Article on Moral Injury

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Inner Conflict & Survivor's Guilt. In this course, Dr. Heidi Kraft describes the concept of moral injury and survivor's guilt in the military and Veteran community.

 

You can see find the course here:  

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/inner-conflict-survivor-guilt

 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay full 4ed607fa-7cfc-4ad1-aa51-22dc2fde4a94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb5369df Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community

 

About Today’s Guests

Allison Jaslow is the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, an Iraq War Veteran, and a dedicated public servant. Nationally, Jaslow is recognized as a leading voice on the impact of the military-civilian divide on our political system and as an authority on the unique challenges faced by women in the military.  A former Army Captain, Jaslow is also a seasoned political and communications strategist, serving on the staff of several Members of Congress, and as a White House communications aide. She’s a former Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), is a co-Founder of Operation Liberty and has recently served as an Adjunct Professor of the Practice at Duke University.

Larry Hetu-Robert is the Bereavement Services Manager and Veteran Liaison for VITAS Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia. His duties include educating hospice providers, the medical community and veteran organizations on the end of life needs of veterans. Mr. Hetu-Robert has taken the E.L.N.E.C. (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) for Veterans, Train-the-Trainer, coursework and shares his knowledge and expertise in this specialized area of psychosocial and spiritual care for veterans facing illness and death. 

Mr. Hetu-Robert has served on many boards, committees, veteran coalitions and veteran service organizations in his attempts to recognize veterans for their service and advocate for their needs. As an Accredited Claims Agent with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he is able to assist veterans in obtaining their VA benefits. He opened the Veteran Information and Referral Office for VITAS Healthcare of Atlanta in Georgia. Mr. Hetu-Robert also cofounded the Veteran and Hospice Partnership of Greater Atlanta and presently serves on the steering committee for this group under the auspices of the Georgia Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. 

Arrianna Princess Auva'a Medically retired from the Army after 6 1/2 years of service and now serving in the American Samoa Government Office of Veterans and Military Affairs as the Program Administrator for the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and Media Director. I am a certified Veterans Service Office via the VFW national training, and event coordinator for our office. I am also serving as the Secretary for the American Samoa Veterans Association, The Adjutant for the American Samoa VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) Post 3391, Secretary of the Society of Fa'afafine in American Samoa (and LGBTQIA+ / Trans Community Organization), and LHS 2004 Alumni President. I am the current chair-person in partnership with the Hawai'i Department of Veterans Affairs for the first ever inaugural Toa Games / Veterans Challenge games in American Samoa. 

My passion is in service to my people and the community at large in whatever capacity. I own and operate a platform on Social media in American Samoa with a following of over 300k combined which is the biggest following in American Samoa, and a small business owner of three small businesses. Samoa has four cultural genders – female, male, fa'afafine, fa'atama, and Samoa is considered one of the countries with a highly culturally recognised and pronounced trans and gender diverse population. Fa'afafine and Fa'atama are indigenous LGBTI citizens of Samoa. Fa'afafine translation is "Likeness of a woman". This is my identity. A Fa'afafine, in my native tongue. In western terminology, I am a Transgender Female. Living as a Fa'afafine in American Samoa has given me a platform and a stance for the fight for equality locally and also internationally. Accepting and embracing who I am and my gender identity has given me my voice which is now not only respected, but also taken very seriously. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

LGBTQIA+ Webcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource he recent podcast series on LGBTQIA veterans, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans, and the final episode in the series, episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton again, looking to the future of the needs of the community 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

Episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com...

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community

 

About Today’s Guests

Allison Jaslow is the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, an Iraq War Veteran, and a dedicated public servant. Nationally, Jaslow is recognized as a leading voice on the impact of the military-civilian divide on our political system and as an authority on the unique challenges faced by women in the military.  A former Army Captain, Jaslow is also a seasoned political and communications strategist, serving on the staff of several Members of Congress, and as a White House communications aide. She’s a former Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), is a co-Founder of Operation Liberty and has recently served as an Adjunct Professor of the Practice at Duke University.

Larry Hetu-Robert is the Bereavement Services Manager and Veteran Liaison for VITAS Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia. His duties include educating hospice providers, the medical community and veteran organizations on the end of life needs of veterans. Mr. Hetu-Robert has taken the E.L.N.E.C. (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) for Veterans, Train-the-Trainer, coursework and shares his knowledge and expertise in this specialized area of psychosocial and spiritual care for veterans facing illness and death. 

Mr. Hetu-Robert has served on many boards, committees, veteran coalitions and veteran service organizations in his attempts to recognize veterans for their service and advocate for their needs. As an Accredited Claims Agent with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he is able to assist veterans in obtaining their VA benefits. He opened the Veteran Information and Referral Office for VITAS Healthcare of Atlanta in Georgia. Mr. Hetu-Robert also cofounded the Veteran and Hospice Partnership of Greater Atlanta and presently serves on the steering committee for this group under the auspices of the Georgia Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. 

Arrianna Princess Auva'a Medically retired from the Army after 6 1/2 years of service and now serving in the American Samoa Government Office of Veterans and Military Affairs as the Program Administrator for the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and Media Director. I am a certified Veterans Service Office via the VFW national training, and event coordinator for our office. I am also serving as the Secretary for the American Samoa Veterans Association, The Adjutant for the American Samoa VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) Post 3391, Secretary of the Society of Fa'afafine in American Samoa (and LGBTQIA+ / Trans Community Organization), and LHS 2004 Alumni President. I am the current chair-person in partnership with the Hawai'i Department of Veterans Affairs for the first ever inaugural Toa Games / Veterans Challenge games in American Samoa. 

My passion is in service to my people and the community at large in whatever capacity. I own and operate a platform on Social media in American Samoa with a following of over 300k combined which is the biggest following in American Samoa, and a small business owner of three small businesses. Samoa has four cultural genders – female, male, fa'afafine, fa'atama, and Samoa is considered one of the countries with a highly culturally recognised and pronounced trans and gender diverse population. Fa'afafine and Fa'atama are indigenous LGBTI citizens of Samoa. Fa'afafine translation is "Likeness of a woman". This is my identity. A Fa'afafine, in my native tongue. In western terminology, I am a Transgender Female. Living as a Fa'afafine in American Samoa has given me a platform and a stance for the fight for equality locally and also internationally. Accepting and embracing who I am and my gender identity has given me my voice which is now not only respected, but also taken very seriously. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

LGBTQIA+ Webcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource he recent podcast series on LGBTQIA veterans, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans, and the final episode in the series, episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton again, looking to the future of the needs of the community 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

Episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com...

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 3084 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community

 

About Today’s Guests

Allison Jaslow is the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, an Iraq War Veteran, and a dedicated public servant. Nationally, Jaslow is recognized as a leading voice on the impact of the military-civilian divide on our political system and as an authority on the unique challenges faced by women in the military.  A former Army Captain, Jaslow is also a seasoned political and communications strategist, serving on the staff of several Members of Congress, and as a White House communications aide. She’s a former Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), is a co-Founder of Operation Liberty and has recently served as an Adjunct Professor of the Practice at Duke University.

Larry Hetu-Robert is the Bereavement Services Manager and Veteran Liaison for VITAS Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia. His duties include educating hospice providers, the medical community and veteran organizations on the end of life needs of veterans. Mr. Hetu-Robert has taken the E.L.N.E.C. (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) for Veterans, Train-the-Trainer, coursework and shares his knowledge and expertise in this specialized area of psychosocial and spiritual care for veterans facing illness and death. 

Mr. Hetu-Robert has served on many boards, committees, veteran coalitions and veteran service organizations in his attempts to recognize veterans for their service and advocate for their needs. As an Accredited Claims Agent with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he is able to assist veterans in obtaining their VA benefits. He opened the Veteran Information and Referral Office for VITAS Healthcare of Atlanta in Georgia. Mr. Hetu-Robert also cofounded the Veteran and Hospice Partnership of Greater Atlanta and presently serves on the steering committee for this group under the auspices of the Georgia Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. 

Arrianna Princess Auva'a Medically retired from the Army after 6 1/2 years of service and now serving in the American Samoa Government Office of Veterans and Military Affairs as the Program Administrator for the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program and Media Director. I am a certified Veterans Service Office via the VFW national training, and event coordinator for our office. I am also serving as the Secretary for the American Samoa Veterans Association, The Adjutant for the American Samoa VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) Post 3391, Secretary of the Society of Fa'afafine in American Samoa (and LGBTQIA+ / Trans Community Organization), and LHS 2004 Alumni President. I am the current chair-person in partnership with the Hawai'i Department of Veterans Affairs for the first ever inaugural Toa Games / Veterans Challenge games in American Samoa. 

My passion is in service to my people and the community at large in whatever capacity. I own and operate a platform on Social media in American Samoa with a following of over 300k combined which is the biggest following in American Samoa, and a small business owner of three small businesses. Samoa has four cultural genders – female, male, fa'afafine, fa'atama, and Samoa is considered one of the countries with a highly culturally recognised and pronounced trans and gender diverse population. Fa'afafine and Fa'atama are indigenous LGBTI citizens of Samoa. Fa'afafine translation is "Likeness of a woman". This is my identity. A Fa'afafine, in my native tongue. In western terminology, I am a Transgender Female. Living as a Fa'afafine in American Samoa has given me a platform and a stance for the fight for equality locally and also internationally. Accepting and embracing who I am and my gender identity has given me my voice which is now not only respected, but also taken very seriously. 

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

LGBTQIA+ Webcast on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource he recent podcast series on LGBTQIA veterans, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans, and the final episode in the series, episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton again, looking to the future of the needs of the community 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

Episode 173 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com...

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor full 4f9c08d1-ea88-4f80-88c2-7db4c4192ff7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9905bb4c Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance.

 

About Today’s Guest

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty years in the U.S. Army before making her transition into the entertainment industry and veteran support space. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at the company and battalion levels, and serving as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

After retiring from the Army, Robin discovered her new mission to heal people, organizations and communities through humor. A strong suicide prevention advocate, Robin founded HEALHARIOUS, a non-profit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. She works in collaboration with mental health clinicians to develop customized programming for veterans, first responders, athletes, and corporate audiences worldwide.

Robin is a Level III Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor and teaches “Problem Framing Through Humor” for the Institute of Defense & Business at Duke University. She is also an internationally touring stand-up comedian, TEDx speaker, and has been featured on USA Today, Fox, and ABC.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Heal*arious Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This episode’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the podcast episode where we featured the Armed Services Arts Partnership, Episode 83 with the Executive Director of ASAP, Brian Jenkins. In that episode, Brian shares about how that creative community provides free art and comedy classes to members of the military affiliated population. 

You can find a link to that episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/brian-jenkins

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance.

 

About Today’s Guest

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty years in the U.S. Army before making her transition into the entertainment industry and veteran support space. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at the company and battalion levels, and serving as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

After retiring from the Army, Robin discovered her new mission to heal people, organizations and communities through humor. A strong suicide prevention advocate, Robin founded HEALHARIOUS, a non-profit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. She works in collaboration with mental health clinicians to develop customized programming for veterans, first responders, athletes, and corporate audiences worldwide.

Robin is a Level III Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor and teaches “Problem Framing Through Humor” for the Institute of Defense & Business at Duke University. She is also an internationally touring stand-up comedian, TEDx speaker, and has been featured on USA Today, Fox, and ABC.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Heal*arious Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This episode’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the podcast episode where we featured the Armed Services Arts Partnership, Episode 83 with the Executive Director of ASAP, Brian Jenkins. In that episode, Brian shares about how that creative community provides free art and comedy classes to members of the military affiliated population. 

You can find a link to that episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/brian-jenkins

Provide Feedback

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1617 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance.

 

About Today’s Guest

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty years in the U.S. Army before making her transition into the entertainment industry and veteran support space. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at the company and battalion levels, and serving as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

After retiring from the Army, Robin discovered her new mission to heal people, organizations and communities through humor. A strong suicide prevention advocate, Robin founded HEALHARIOUS, a non-profit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. She works in collaboration with mental health clinicians to develop customized programming for veterans, first responders, athletes, and corporate audiences worldwide.

Robin is a Level III Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor and teaches “Problem Framing Through Humor” for the Institute of Defense & Business at Duke University. She is also an internationally touring stand-up comedian, TEDx speaker, and has been featured on USA Today, Fox, and ABC.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Heal*arious Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This episode’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the podcast episode where we featured the Armed Services Arts Partnership, Episode 83 with the Executive Director of ASAP, Brian Jenkins. In that episode, Brian shares about how that creative community provides free art and comedy classes to members of the military affiliated population. 

You can find a link to that episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/brian-jenkins

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans full bfe46f4f-e226-4faf-bcad-61397d5ed2d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/092e5f25 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with chronic conditions.

 

About Today’s Guest

Jenn Kerfoot is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. DUOS is a company that provides older adults with technology and community to form a trusted relationshiop that supports fulfilling lives at home. Jenn brings her deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within the Medicare Advantage & Value Based Care landscape to their work at DUOS, where they lead business development, go-to-market strategy, and marketing. By leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, they spearhead the development of tailored products and services that cater to the unique needs of Medicare Advantage plans and deliver unparalleled value to clients and beneficiaries alike. 

As a military veteran, Jenn brings leadership and vision to diverse audiences, and offers a unique perspective within start-ups and high-growth stage companies: previous leadership roles include FarmboxRx, Excelera Health and NationsBenefits. With a passion for organizational mission and values, as well as the unique competitive advantage of establishing a strong culture, Jenn works with all departments to streamline processes and programs that integrate the member experience into every aspect of the business. Beyond their role at DUOS, Jenn actively contributes to the industry's progress as a thought leader leveraging expertise and advocacy for innovative healthcare practices to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

DUOS Website

Humana – DUOS Partnership Announcement

Accessing Healthcare for Veterans Article

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with chronic conditions.

 

About Today’s Guest

Jenn Kerfoot is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. DUOS is a company that provides older adults with technology and community to form a trusted relationshiop that supports fulfilling lives at home. Jenn brings her deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within the Medicare Advantage & Value Based Care landscape to their work at DUOS, where they lead business development, go-to-market strategy, and marketing. By leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, they spearhead the development of tailored products and services that cater to the unique needs of Medicare Advantage plans and deliver unparalleled value to clients and beneficiaries alike. 

As a military veteran, Jenn brings leadership and vision to diverse audiences, and offers a unique perspective within start-ups and high-growth stage companies: previous leadership roles include FarmboxRx, Excelera Health and NationsBenefits. With a passion for organizational mission and values, as well as the unique competitive advantage of establishing a strong culture, Jenn works with all departments to streamline processes and programs that integrate the member experience into every aspect of the business. Beyond their role at DUOS, Jenn actively contributes to the industry's progress as a thought leader leveraging expertise and advocacy for innovative healthcare practices to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

DUOS Website

Humana – DUOS Partnership Announcement

Accessing Healthcare for Veterans Article

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2002 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with chronic conditions.

 

About Today’s Guest

Jenn Kerfoot is the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. DUOS is a company that provides older adults with technology and community to form a trusted relationshiop that supports fulfilling lives at home. Jenn brings her deep understanding of the complexities and nuances within the Medicare Advantage & Value Based Care landscape to their work at DUOS, where they lead business development, go-to-market strategy, and marketing. By leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, they spearhead the development of tailored products and services that cater to the unique needs of Medicare Advantage plans and deliver unparalleled value to clients and beneficiaries alike. 

As a military veteran, Jenn brings leadership and vision to diverse audiences, and offers a unique perspective within start-ups and high-growth stage companies: previous leadership roles include FarmboxRx, Excelera Health and NationsBenefits. With a passion for organizational mission and values, as well as the unique competitive advantage of establishing a strong culture, Jenn works with all departments to streamline processes and programs that integrate the member experience into every aspect of the business. Beyond their role at DUOS, Jenn actively contributes to the industry's progress as a thought leader leveraging expertise and advocacy for innovative healthcare practices to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality.

Links Mentioned in this Episode 

DUOS Website

Humana – DUOS Partnership Announcement

Accessing Healthcare for Veterans Article

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM176 - John Pray - Operation Homefront BTM176 - John Pray - Operation Homefront full 920c0abc-e022-414e-b8a8-08752ed28063 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26b10e2a Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships

 

About Today’s Guest

John I. Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.) has served as Chief Executive Officer of Operation Homefront since 2015. He credits his parents with instilling the importance of service to others and love of country – two core beliefs that have formed the moral compass John has used to guide all the major decisions in his life. John’s father, a career Army officer who served during World War II, survived both the Bataan Death March and three and a half years as a POW, and the Korean War, believed his mother was the one who deserved special credit for all she had to deal with his long absences and the many uncertainties that characterize military life. 

Their example was the driving force behind John’s decision to join the United States Air Force. He retired after serving 27 years in a variety of staff and command assignments, to include the Director of the White House Situation Room, to accept the opportunity serve as the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council during the Bush Administration. Once John left the Federal government, he chose to continue serving our military members and their families. First, in a variety of executive capacities at the United Service Organizations (USO) and since May 2015, as the President/CEO with Operation Homefront, another nationally recognized nonprofit. In his current role, he oversees the fulfillment of the organization’s vital mission – to help build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. The Operation Homefront family, consisting of 120 staff members, 20 national board members, over 50 regional advisory council members, nearly 4,000 volunteers, scores of corporate and foundation donors and tens of thousands of individual donors, share a common passion to help our military families in their time of need because of all they have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and master’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and the Air War College. He has also completed senior executive programs at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Operation Homefront Website

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships

 

About Today’s Guest

John I. Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.) has served as Chief Executive Officer of Operation Homefront since 2015. He credits his parents with instilling the importance of service to others and love of country – two core beliefs that have formed the moral compass John has used to guide all the major decisions in his life. John’s father, a career Army officer who served during World War II, survived both the Bataan Death March and three and a half years as a POW, and the Korean War, believed his mother was the one who deserved special credit for all she had to deal with his long absences and the many uncertainties that characterize military life. 

Their example was the driving force behind John’s decision to join the United States Air Force. He retired after serving 27 years in a variety of staff and command assignments, to include the Director of the White House Situation Room, to accept the opportunity serve as the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council during the Bush Administration. Once John left the Federal government, he chose to continue serving our military members and their families. First, in a variety of executive capacities at the United Service Organizations (USO) and since May 2015, as the President/CEO with Operation Homefront, another nationally recognized nonprofit. In his current role, he oversees the fulfillment of the organization’s vital mission – to help build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. The Operation Homefront family, consisting of 120 staff members, 20 national board members, over 50 regional advisory council members, nearly 4,000 volunteers, scores of corporate and foundation donors and tens of thousands of individual donors, share a common passion to help our military families in their time of need because of all they have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and master’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and the Air War College. He has also completed senior executive programs at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Operation Homefront Website

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1712 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships

 

About Today’s Guest

John I. Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.) has served as Chief Executive Officer of Operation Homefront since 2015. He credits his parents with instilling the importance of service to others and love of country – two core beliefs that have formed the moral compass John has used to guide all the major decisions in his life. John’s father, a career Army officer who served during World War II, survived both the Bataan Death March and three and a half years as a POW, and the Korean War, believed his mother was the one who deserved special credit for all she had to deal with his long absences and the many uncertainties that characterize military life. 

Their example was the driving force behind John’s decision to join the United States Air Force. He retired after serving 27 years in a variety of staff and command assignments, to include the Director of the White House Situation Room, to accept the opportunity serve as the Executive Secretary of the National Security Council during the Bush Administration. Once John left the Federal government, he chose to continue serving our military members and their families. First, in a variety of executive capacities at the United Service Organizations (USO) and since May 2015, as the President/CEO with Operation Homefront, another nationally recognized nonprofit. In his current role, he oversees the fulfillment of the organization’s vital mission – to help build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. The Operation Homefront family, consisting of 120 staff members, 20 national board members, over 50 regional advisory council members, nearly 4,000 volunteers, scores of corporate and foundation donors and tens of thousands of individual donors, share a common passion to help our military families in their time of need because of all they have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy and master’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and the Air War College. He has also completed senior executive programs at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

 Links Mentioned in this Episode 

Operation Homefront Website

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner:

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast full 46af0215-fd94-44ef-b59d-db2b83bacc72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0caaf13 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1721 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show 

Provide Feedback

As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. 

Episode Partner

 

Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness full 80c61bc1-aee9-4d77-96b4-de14d7fe1050 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1493713 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. 

About Today’s Guest

Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online communities before Netscape was born. Her 25 year career leading online and mobile projects has included building tools to register young people to vote, creating online networks of support for families facing health challenges, and launching North America’s first online crisis intervention line. She also founded a scrappy, action-oriented, national non-profit focused on women & technology, that broke boundaries and developed leaders for 17 years.

 

Help Texts combines Emma's passion for mobile technology and engagement, with her deep commitment to making sure everyone gets the support they need, when life gets hard. Founded in 2018, Help Texts was the first in the world to publish data on grief-informed texting and is now delivering support in 44 countries and 24 languages.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

HelpTexts Discount Link for Behind the Mission Listeners

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. 

About Today’s Guest

Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online communities before Netscape was born. Her 25 year career leading online and mobile projects has included building tools to register young people to vote, creating online networks of support for families facing health challenges, and launching North America’s first online crisis intervention line. She also founded a scrappy, action-oriented, national non-profit focused on women & technology, that broke boundaries and developed leaders for 17 years.

 

Help Texts combines Emma's passion for mobile technology and engagement, with her deep commitment to making sure everyone gets the support they need, when life gets hard. Founded in 2018, Help Texts was the first in the world to publish data on grief-informed texting and is now delivering support in 44 countries and 24 languages.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

HelpTexts Discount Link for Behind the Mission Listeners

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1976 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. 

About Today’s Guest

Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online communities before Netscape was born. Her 25 year career leading online and mobile projects has included building tools to register young people to vote, creating online networks of support for families facing health challenges, and launching North America’s first online crisis intervention line. She also founded a scrappy, action-oriented, national non-profit focused on women & technology, that broke boundaries and developed leaders for 17 years.

 

Help Texts combines Emma's passion for mobile technology and engagement, with her deep commitment to making sure everyone gets the support they need, when life gets hard. Founded in 2018, Help Texts was the first in the world to publish data on grief-informed texting and is now delivering support in 44 countries and 24 languages.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

HelpTexts Discount Link for Behind the Mission Listeners

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course Good Grief. Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss.

 

You can see the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series full f64a8185-73ac-40d5-a9be-62ebbbd4617f https://share.transistor.fm/s/440531d9 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with  returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of  public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

Declaration of June 12th as Women Veterans Recognition Day

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous three episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, and episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with  returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of  public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

Declaration of June 12th as Women Veterans Recognition Day

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous three episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, and episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2018 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with  returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of  public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

Declaration of June 12th as Women Veterans Recognition Day

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous three episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare, and episode 171 with Ale Hernandez on Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQIA+ veterans. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

Episode 171 with Ale Hernandez

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM172 - Dr Alan Teo - VA S.A.V.E. Training for Veteran Families BTM172 - Dr Alan Teo - VA S.A.V.E. Training for Veteran Families full 180ff793-50fd-4914-8e45-6d985843f7db https://share.transistor.fm/s/feb4412b Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. 

About Today’s Guest

Alan is a psychiatrist and health services researcher, having completed his education and training at Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, and University of Michigan. Since 2013, he has been a Core Investigator in the VA HSR&D Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care at the VA Portland Health Care System, and is an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the Department of Psychiatry.

​

His work intersects the fields of health services, behavioral science, and social and cultural psychiatry. The overarching theme of his research is how our social connections shape and influence mental health outcomes.  In this work, he attempts to understand ways to mitigate social isolation and loneliness, and also harness the benefits of social support. He has a particular focus on depression and suicide prevention and a strong interest in developing, testing, and evaluating interventions in real-world settings.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Teo’s Website

Research article on VA S.A.V.E. Training  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course VA S.A.V.E. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see the course here https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. 

About Today’s Guest

Alan is a psychiatrist and health services researcher, having completed his education and training at Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, and University of Michigan. Since 2013, he has been a Core Investigator in the VA HSR&D Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care at the VA Portland Health Care System, and is an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the Department of Psychiatry.

​

His work intersects the fields of health services, behavioral science, and social and cultural psychiatry. The overarching theme of his research is how our social connections shape and influence mental health outcomes.  In this work, he attempts to understand ways to mitigate social isolation and loneliness, and also harness the benefits of social support. He has a particular focus on depression and suicide prevention and a strong interest in developing, testing, and evaluating interventions in real-world settings.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Teo’s Website

Research article on VA S.A.V.E. Training  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course VA S.A.V.E. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see the course here https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1881 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. 

About Today’s Guest

Alan is a psychiatrist and health services researcher, having completed his education and training at Stanford University, University of California San Francisco, and University of Michigan. Since 2013, he has been a Core Investigator in the VA HSR&D Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care at the VA Portland Health Care System, and is an Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in the Department of Psychiatry.

​

His work intersects the fields of health services, behavioral science, and social and cultural psychiatry. The overarching theme of his research is how our social connections shape and influence mental health outcomes.  In this work, he attempts to understand ways to mitigate social isolation and loneliness, and also harness the benefits of social support. He has a particular focus on depression and suicide prevention and a strong interest in developing, testing, and evaluating interventions in real-world settings.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Teo’s Website

Research article on VA S.A.V.E. Training  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week the PsychArmor course VA S.A.V.E. Developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course presents a general understanding of suicide within the military and Veteran community in the United States. It addresses how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk and teaches viewers what to do to help. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference.

 

You can see the course here https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save  

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM171 - Ale Hernandez - Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ Veterans BTM171 - Ale Hernandez - Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ Veterans full e8a85518-75e6-4560-b43b-98ad6f5a450b https://share.transistor.fm/s/975486d8 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez

About Today’s Guest

Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Headquarters and Marine Support Squadron 272 Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. She deployed once in 2007 to Kuwait, Camp Al Asad, and Camp Al Taqqaddum Air Base. After her unit returned home from Iraq, she spent her remaining time in the service as an Assistant Chief Cook.

After her time in service, Alejandra attended Waubonsee Community College while working in the auto parts industry. She then went on to get her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studied Sociology at UIC.  She worked as a community health worker prior to coming to the Road Home Program in April of 2022. She is a member of Post #939 and American Legion Post #973 Tattler Post.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Community Clinics and Resources for LGTBTQIA+

American Veterans for Equal Rights

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous two episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, and episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez

About Today’s Guest

Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Headquarters and Marine Support Squadron 272 Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. She deployed once in 2007 to Kuwait, Camp Al Asad, and Camp Al Taqqaddum Air Base. After her unit returned home from Iraq, she spent her remaining time in the service as an Assistant Chief Cook.

After her time in service, Alejandra attended Waubonsee Community College while working in the auto parts industry. She then went on to get her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studied Sociology at UIC.  She worked as a community health worker prior to coming to the Road Home Program in April of 2022. She is a member of Post #939 and American Legion Post #973 Tattler Post.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Community Clinics and Resources for LGTBTQIA+

American Veterans for Equal Rights

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous two episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, and episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1865 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez

About Today’s Guest

Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Headquarters and Marine Support Squadron 272 Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC. She deployed once in 2007 to Kuwait, Camp Al Asad, and Camp Al Taqqaddum Air Base. After her unit returned home from Iraq, she spent her remaining time in the service as an Assistant Chief Cook.

After her time in service, Alejandra attended Waubonsee Community College while working in the auto parts industry. She then went on to get her bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studied Sociology at UIC.  She worked as a community health worker prior to coming to the Road Home Program in April of 2022. She is a member of Post #939 and American Legion Post #973 Tattler Post.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Community Clinics and Resources for LGTBTQIA+

American Veterans for Equal Rights

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous two episodes in this series, episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton on the goals of this public health awareness campaign, and episode 169 with MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers on LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

Episode 166 with Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM Extra - Memorial Day 2024 - wear blue run to remember with Lupe Urdaneta BTM Extra - Memorial Day 2024 - wear blue run to remember with Lupe Urdaneta bonus c8f9cae9-a490-4df9-98cc-0ccdc3cfdc30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a70eca24 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who have lost a loved one while in the military.

About Today’s Guest


Guadalupe Urdaneta is the surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta. After his passing in 2019, she connected with wear blue: run to remember to support her in her grief and to engage their two sons in active engagement and to honor the loss of their father. 

Lupe’s story has been featured on numerous news outlets, including Good Morning America. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Gold Star Youth Mentorship Spotlight: Urdaneta Family

wear blue: run to remember on GMA

wear blue: run to remember web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the wear blue: run to remember podcast episode from 2023 that shares stories of active remembrance from wear blue participants across the country. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/enduring-remembrance-with-wear-blue-run-to-remember

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who have lost a loved one while in the military.

About Today’s Guest


Guadalupe Urdaneta is the surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta. After his passing in 2019, she connected with wear blue: run to remember to support her in her grief and to engage their two sons in active engagement and to honor the loss of their father. 

Lupe’s story has been featured on numerous news outlets, including Good Morning America. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Gold Star Youth Mentorship Spotlight: Urdaneta Family

wear blue: run to remember on GMA

wear blue: run to remember web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the wear blue: run to remember podcast episode from 2023 that shares stories of active remembrance from wear blue participants across the country. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/enduring-remembrance-with-wear-blue-run-to-remember

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1858 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who have lost a loved one while in the military.

About Today’s Guest


Guadalupe Urdaneta is the surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta. After his passing in 2019, she connected with wear blue: run to remember to support her in her grief and to engage their two sons in active engagement and to honor the loss of their father. 

Lupe’s story has been featured on numerous news outlets, including Good Morning America. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Gold Star Youth Mentorship Spotlight: Urdaneta Family

wear blue: run to remember on GMA

wear blue: run to remember web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the wear blue: run to remember podcast episode from 2023 that shares stories of active remembrance from wear blue participants across the country. 

 

You can see find the episodes here:  

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/enduring-remembrance-with-wear-blue-run-to-remember

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM170 - Ellen Gustafson - We the Veterans and Military Families BTM170 - Ellen Gustafson - We the Veterans and Military Families full 91891532-a14f-458f-a488-231a2fbfcbff https://share.transistor.fm/s/f469d214 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their work supporting education around information integrity and civic involvement in the military affiliated population.  

About Today’s Guest

Ellen Gustafson is a proud Navy Spouse and Navy and Coast Guard Granddaughter. She is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. She is also the Co-Founder of the Military Family Building Coalition, the first non-profit supporting active duty military in building their families. She previously co-founded FEED, Food Tank and co-directed the Summit Institute. 

 

Ellen is the author of "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World," has been a Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur and given four TEDxTalks. She lives with her husband and three young children in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

Ellen is a member of the Board of We the Veterans Society for American Democracy and is the Executive Director and Board member of We the Veterans Foundation. As Executive Director, Ellen is the chief executive officer of We the Veterans, overseeing all general management and operations.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We the Veterans and Military Families Website

Vet The Vote Website


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 48 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, a conversation with Bill Braniff. In that episode, we have an initial conversation about how We the Veterans is addressing the growing trend of misinformation and disinformation targeting service members and veterans in an attempt to radicalize them and use them to engage in violent extremism and domestic terrorism.

 

You can hear the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/bill-braniff

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their work supporting education around information integrity and civic involvement in the military affiliated population.  

About Today’s Guest

Ellen Gustafson is a proud Navy Spouse and Navy and Coast Guard Granddaughter. She is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. She is also the Co-Founder of the Military Family Building Coalition, the first non-profit supporting active duty military in building their families. She previously co-founded FEED, Food Tank and co-directed the Summit Institute. 

 

Ellen is the author of "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World," has been a Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur and given four TEDxTalks. She lives with her husband and three young children in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

Ellen is a member of the Board of We the Veterans Society for American Democracy and is the Executive Director and Board member of We the Veterans Foundation. As Executive Director, Ellen is the chief executive officer of We the Veterans, overseeing all general management and operations.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We the Veterans and Military Families Website

Vet The Vote Website


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 48 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, a conversation with Bill Braniff. In that episode, we have an initial conversation about how We the Veterans is addressing the growing trend of misinformation and disinformation targeting service members and veterans in an attempt to radicalize them and use them to engage in violent extremism and domestic terrorism.

 

You can hear the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/bill-braniff

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2154 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their work supporting education around information integrity and civic involvement in the military affiliated population.  

About Today’s Guest

Ellen Gustafson is a proud Navy Spouse and Navy and Coast Guard Granddaughter. She is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. She is also the Co-Founder of the Military Family Building Coalition, the first non-profit supporting active duty military in building their families. She previously co-founded FEED, Food Tank and co-directed the Summit Institute. 

 

Ellen is the author of "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World," has been a Fortune Most Powerful Women Entrepreneur and given four TEDxTalks. She lives with her husband and three young children in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

Ellen is a member of the Board of We the Veterans Society for American Democracy and is the Executive Director and Board member of We the Veterans Foundation. As Executive Director, Ellen is the chief executive officer of We the Veterans, overseeing all general management and operations.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We the Veterans and Military Families Website

Vet The Vote Website


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 48 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, a conversation with Bill Braniff. In that episode, we have an initial conversation about how We the Veterans is addressing the growing trend of misinformation and disinformation targeting service members and veterans in an attempt to radicalize them and use them to engage in violent extremism and domestic terrorism.

 

You can hear the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/bill-braniff

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM169 - MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare BTM169 - MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare full 9035566c-0e2f-46cb-a16d-c2573d6c4569 https://share.transistor.fm/s/faba169d Tue, 14 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1965 Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM168 – Jennifer Ballou – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation BTM168 – Jennifer Ballou – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation full f49e83b0-5410-4e18-8dd6-a96402b8d75c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3939e0aa Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001.  

About Today’s Guest

Jennifer R. Ballou is originally from Mentor, Ohio. In June of 1994, three weeks after her high school graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army as a Dental Assistant. Jennifer served for almost 21 years, retiring in May 2015. She held numerous leadership positions throughout her Army career, culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Army Resilience Directorate, Army G1, Pentagon. She also served as First Sergeant, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It was during this assignment, while deployed to Afghanistan, that her husband, SSG Edwardo Loredo, was Killed in Action.

 

Some of Jennifer’s awards and decorations include the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award and the Legion of Merit. She is currently enrolled at Maryland University of Integrative Health, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is an alumnus of the 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program through the President George W. Bush Presidential Center.

 

Jennifer initially joined the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation as the Gold Star Fellow. She was previously the Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Life Coach, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in trauma-sensitive, therapeutic, and adaptive yoga.

 

Jennifer is the wife of Omari Ballou, Command Sergeant Major, US Army Retired, and is the proud mother of Alexis, Eddie, and Sophia.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the blog post, The Silent Plea of Monuments. This blog article is a reflection on the words of the Gettysburg Address, which includes some additional thoughts on why memorials and monuments are important, not only for remembrance, but for reminding us of our responsibilities to the memories of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

 

You can see find the article here:  https://veteranmentalhealth.com/monuments/

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001.  

About Today’s Guest

Jennifer R. Ballou is originally from Mentor, Ohio. In June of 1994, three weeks after her high school graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army as a Dental Assistant. Jennifer served for almost 21 years, retiring in May 2015. She held numerous leadership positions throughout her Army career, culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Army Resilience Directorate, Army G1, Pentagon. She also served as First Sergeant, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It was during this assignment, while deployed to Afghanistan, that her husband, SSG Edwardo Loredo, was Killed in Action.

 

Some of Jennifer’s awards and decorations include the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award and the Legion of Merit. She is currently enrolled at Maryland University of Integrative Health, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is an alumnus of the 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program through the President George W. Bush Presidential Center.

 

Jennifer initially joined the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation as the Gold Star Fellow. She was previously the Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Life Coach, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in trauma-sensitive, therapeutic, and adaptive yoga.

 

Jennifer is the wife of Omari Ballou, Command Sergeant Major, US Army Retired, and is the proud mother of Alexis, Eddie, and Sophia.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the blog post, The Silent Plea of Monuments. This blog article is a reflection on the words of the Gettysburg Address, which includes some additional thoughts on why memorials and monuments are important, not only for remembrance, but for reminding us of our responsibilities to the memories of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

 

You can see find the article here:  https://veteranmentalhealth.com/monuments/

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1667 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrorism efforts since September 11th, 2001.  

About Today’s Guest

Jennifer R. Ballou is originally from Mentor, Ohio. In June of 1994, three weeks after her high school graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army as a Dental Assistant. Jennifer served for almost 21 years, retiring in May 2015. She held numerous leadership positions throughout her Army career, culminating as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of the United States Army Resilience Directorate, Army G1, Pentagon. She also served as First Sergeant, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 44th Medical Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It was during this assignment, while deployed to Afghanistan, that her husband, SSG Edwardo Loredo, was Killed in Action.

 

Some of Jennifer’s awards and decorations include the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award and the Legion of Merit. She is currently enrolled at Maryland University of Integrative Health, pursuing a Master’s Degree in Yoga Therapy. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is an alumnus of the 2022 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program through the President George W. Bush Presidential Center.

 

Jennifer initially joined the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation as the Gold Star Fellow. She was previously the Deputy Chief of Staff for the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Life Coach, and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in trauma-sensitive, therapeutic, and adaptive yoga.

 

Jennifer is the wife of Omari Ballou, Command Sergeant Major, US Army Retired, and is the proud mother of Alexis, Eddie, and Sophia.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the blog post, The Silent Plea of Monuments. This blog article is a reflection on the words of the Gettysburg Address, which includes some additional thoughts on why memorials and monuments are important, not only for remembrance, but for reminding us of our responsibilities to the memories of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

 

You can see find the article here:  https://veteranmentalhealth.com/monuments/

 

Episode Partner:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM167 - Kate DeBartolo - The Conversation Project BTM167 - Kate DeBartolo - The Conversation Project full 8b9402df-94ce-4193-9314-901695cdfd95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ea2e771 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life

About Today’s Guest

Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and leads The Conversation Project, IHI’s public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of life. The Conversation Project was founded in 2010, on the belief that these discussions should begin at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit. The Conversation Project offers free tools, guidance, and resources to begin talking with those who matter most about your and their wishes. 

 

Kate joined IHI in 2007, with earlier work designing and executing the national field operations for IHI’s hospital-based programs. Prior to joining IHI, Kate worked as a grant analyst at The California Endowment. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and currently lives in Washington DC with her husband and son.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Conversation Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans through End of Life: Caregivers and Loved Ones. In this course, you will learn how to support and care for Veterans as they near the end of their lives.

 

We will explore the impact of the final journey on caregivers and loved ones, and the importance of planning and respite care. We will discuss how a Veteran's service in different eras may impact their care and the unique challenges faced by caregivers and loved ones in the grieving process.

 

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate care and support to Veterans and their families during this important time.

 

 

You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-caregivers-and-loved-ones

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life

About Today’s Guest

Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and leads The Conversation Project, IHI’s public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of life. The Conversation Project was founded in 2010, on the belief that these discussions should begin at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit. The Conversation Project offers free tools, guidance, and resources to begin talking with those who matter most about your and their wishes. 

 

Kate joined IHI in 2007, with earlier work designing and executing the national field operations for IHI’s hospital-based programs. Prior to joining IHI, Kate worked as a grant analyst at The California Endowment. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and currently lives in Washington DC with her husband and son.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Conversation Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans through End of Life: Caregivers and Loved Ones. In this course, you will learn how to support and care for Veterans as they near the end of their lives.

 

We will explore the impact of the final journey on caregivers and loved ones, and the importance of planning and respite care. We will discuss how a Veteran's service in different eras may impact their care and the unique challenges faced by caregivers and loved ones in the grieving process.

 

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate care and support to Veterans and their families during this important time.

 

 

You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-caregivers-and-loved-ones

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1832 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life

About Today’s Guest

Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and leads The Conversation Project, IHI’s public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of life. The Conversation Project was founded in 2010, on the belief that these discussions should begin at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit. The Conversation Project offers free tools, guidance, and resources to begin talking with those who matter most about your and their wishes. 

 

Kate joined IHI in 2007, with earlier work designing and executing the national field operations for IHI’s hospital-based programs. Prior to joining IHI, Kate worked as a grant analyst at The California Endowment. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and currently lives in Washington DC with her husband and son.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Conversation Project Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Caring for Veterans through End of Life: Caregivers and Loved Ones. In this course, you will learn how to support and care for Veterans as they near the end of their lives.

 

We will explore the impact of the final journey on caregivers and loved ones, and the importance of planning and respite care. We will discuss how a Veteran's service in different eras may impact their care and the unique challenges faced by caregivers and loved ones in the grieving process.

 

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate care and support to Veterans and their families during this important time.

 

 

You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/caring-for-veterans-through-the-end-of-life-caregivers-and-loved-ones

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM166 - Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton - LGBTQ+ Veterans Public Health Awareness Campaign BTM166 - Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton - LGBTQ+ Veterans Public Health Awareness Campaign full f9a9b80e-2db8-40a8-b6bf-d052478279d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d364cb2b Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

 Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

MVAA’s She Is a Veteran Campaign

Andrea’s She Is a Veteran Spotlight

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is episode 20 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, an interview with Jennifer Dane, Advocating for LGBTQ+ Service Members and Veterans. In this episode, Jenn talks about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community.

 

You can see find the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

 Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

MVAA’s She Is a Veteran Campaign

Andrea’s She Is a Veteran Spotlight

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is episode 20 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, an interview with Jennifer Dane, Advocating for LGBTQ+ Service Members and Veterans. In this episode, Jenn talks about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community.

 

You can see find the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1603 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families 

About Today’s Guests


Erika Hoover has been working at the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and serving veterans since October 2017. In her role, Erika oversees a team that includes our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Analyst, Community Health Technicians, Homeless Veteran Coordinator, Women Veterans & Special Populations Coordinator and General Office Assistant-Veteran Connector. She is also the Chair of the Michigan Women Veterans Coalition, a statewide coalition created by MVAA to engage with federal, state and local organizations to solve statewide female veterans' issues.  

Erika served in the Navy from 2009-2013 as an Aviation Machinists Mate, Petty Officer Third Class. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Portland State University and a culinary arts degree from Oregon Culinary Institute.

Andrea Norton is an USAF Veteran and Licensed Master Social Worker at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC in Saginaw MI.  Prior to working at the VA, Andrea served in the USAF for 8 ½ years as an intelligence analyst and mobile instructor. Ms Norton left the Air Force in 2007 to pursue her education earning both her BSW and MSW at Michigan State University.

 She has worked with and advocated for underserved Veterans her entire career as a Housing Specialist, Intensive Case Manager, LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator, Women Veteran Program Manager, and most recently as a Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator on the Suicide Prevention Team. 

She is passionate about working with communities to help promote a public health approach to suicide prevention and increase the awareness of the rich diversity that exists in the Veteran community.

 Links Mentioned In This Episode

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Website

MVAA’s She Is a Veteran Campaign

Andrea’s She Is a Veteran Spotlight

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is episode 20 of the Behind the Mission Podcast, an interview with Jennifer Dane, Advocating for LGBTQ+ Service Members and Veterans. In this episode, Jenn talks about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community.

 

You can see find the episode here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

This Episode Partner:

 

This episode is brought to you by partners that believe that education changes lives. The partner this week is the Michigan Governor’s Challenge, working to prevent suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM165 - Virginia Wimmer - CalVet Women Veteran's Division BTM165 - Virginia Wimmer - CalVet Women Veteran's Division full b82f4903-ea55-42a8-87b8-772ac92375d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4ef9798 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

About Today’s Guest

Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August 24, 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom as Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans Affairs at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to her appointment, Wimmer was the Deputy Director of Veterans Services and the County Veterans Service Officer at the San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency since 2014.

While serving veterans in San Joaquin, she worked with Superior Court Judge Barbara A. Kronlund, CalVet, and other veterans support groups to establish the county’s first Veterans Treatment Court, which debuted in 2015. It identifies veterans in the criminal justice system who are eligible for treatment and court supervision instead of jail or prison.

​Wimmer served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as Security Forces, cross-trained to Health Care Services Manager, and finally retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) in 2012. She did tours in South Korea and Italy, and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

​ Wimmer earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has been the education and training chair at the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. She currently resides in Vacaville with her husband, Mike, and two dogs. She has two children.​

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Deputy Secretary Wimmer’s Email: Virginia.wimmer@calvet.ca.gov

CalVet Women Veteran Services Division

CalVet Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Hiring-and-Retaining-Women-Veterans 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

About Today’s Guest

Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August 24, 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom as Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans Affairs at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to her appointment, Wimmer was the Deputy Director of Veterans Services and the County Veterans Service Officer at the San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency since 2014.

While serving veterans in San Joaquin, she worked with Superior Court Judge Barbara A. Kronlund, CalVet, and other veterans support groups to establish the county’s first Veterans Treatment Court, which debuted in 2015. It identifies veterans in the criminal justice system who are eligible for treatment and court supervision instead of jail or prison.

​Wimmer served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as Security Forces, cross-trained to Health Care Services Manager, and finally retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) in 2012. She did tours in South Korea and Italy, and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

​ Wimmer earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has been the education and training chair at the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. She currently resides in Vacaville with her husband, Mike, and two dogs. She has two children.​

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Deputy Secretary Wimmer’s Email: Virginia.wimmer@calvet.ca.gov

CalVet Women Veteran Services Division

CalVet Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Hiring-and-Retaining-Women-Veterans 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1901 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

About Today’s Guest

Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August 24, 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom as Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans Affairs at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to her appointment, Wimmer was the Deputy Director of Veterans Services and the County Veterans Service Officer at the San Joaquin County Health Care Services Agency since 2014.

While serving veterans in San Joaquin, she worked with Superior Court Judge Barbara A. Kronlund, CalVet, and other veterans support groups to establish the county’s first Veterans Treatment Court, which debuted in 2015. It identifies veterans in the criminal justice system who are eligible for treatment and court supervision instead of jail or prison.

​Wimmer served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as Security Forces, cross-trained to Health Care Services Manager, and finally retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) in 2012. She did tours in South Korea and Italy, and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

​ Wimmer earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She has been the education and training chair at the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers. She currently resides in Vacaville with her husband, Mike, and two dogs. She has two children.​

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Deputy Secretary Wimmer’s Email: Virginia.wimmer@calvet.ca.gov

CalVet Women Veteran Services Division

CalVet Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Hiring-and-Retaining-Women-Veterans 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM164 - Ronald Rutherford - VA's Whole Health Program BTM164 - Ronald Rutherford - VA's Whole Health Program full 6b02a81e-0e6a-4fc3-88d1-61d731b3abdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a25956d Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support.  

About Today’s Guest

Ronald “Ron” Rutherford is the Lead for Whole Health Outreach with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT). Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is responsible for liaising with non-governmental and Veteran Service Organizations for the purposes of bringing awareness to VHA’s Whole Health offerings for Veterans and their families. Ron joined OPCC&CT in November 2011 as a Field Implementation Consultant for VA medical facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. 

Prior to joining VHA, he served 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman. As an Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman, Ron served on multiple ships as the primary healthcare provider and healthcare consultant for Occupational and Environmental health programs. During his time in the Navy, he also managed short based and overseas medical facilities, and his last assignment involved managing 11 shipboard medical departments and their staff in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ron has a BSHS in Clinical Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant Studies) and a MSHS in Healthcare Management from The George Washington University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Whole Health Program Website

Whole Health Program Points of Contact at local VA Facilities

Complementary and Integrative Health Overview and Descriptions

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/communicating-with-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support.  

About Today’s Guest

Ronald “Ron” Rutherford is the Lead for Whole Health Outreach with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT). Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is responsible for liaising with non-governmental and Veteran Service Organizations for the purposes of bringing awareness to VHA’s Whole Health offerings for Veterans and their families. Ron joined OPCC&CT in November 2011 as a Field Implementation Consultant for VA medical facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. 

Prior to joining VHA, he served 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman. As an Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman, Ron served on multiple ships as the primary healthcare provider and healthcare consultant for Occupational and Environmental health programs. During his time in the Navy, he also managed short based and overseas medical facilities, and his last assignment involved managing 11 shipboard medical departments and their staff in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ron has a BSHS in Clinical Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant Studies) and a MSHS in Healthcare Management from The George Washington University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Whole Health Program Website

Whole Health Program Points of Contact at local VA Facilities

Complementary and Integrative Health Overview and Descriptions

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/communicating-with-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1875 Show Summary

On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support.  

About Today’s Guest

Ronald “Ron” Rutherford is the Lead for Whole Health Outreach with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT). Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is responsible for liaising with non-governmental and Veteran Service Organizations for the purposes of bringing awareness to VHA’s Whole Health offerings for Veterans and their families. Ron joined OPCC&CT in November 2011 as a Field Implementation Consultant for VA medical facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. 

Prior to joining VHA, he served 26 years on active duty in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman. As an Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman, Ron served on multiple ships as the primary healthcare provider and healthcare consultant for Occupational and Environmental health programs. During his time in the Navy, he also managed short based and overseas medical facilities, and his last assignment involved managing 11 shipboard medical departments and their staff in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ron has a BSHS in Clinical Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant Studies) and a MSHS in Healthcare Management from The George Washington University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Whole Health Program Website

Whole Health Program Points of Contact at local VA Facilities

Complementary and Integrative Health Overview and Descriptions

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Communicating With Veterans. This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/communicating-with-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM163 - Frederick Marx - Veterans Journey Home Film Series BTM163 - Frederick Marx - Veterans Journey Home Film Series full 583474a6-61b9-4c3b-abdb-fc247e8c36a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6744a27b Show Summary

On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transition to post-military life and the insights of professionals that support them

About Today’s Guest

Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a recipient of a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. His film HOOP DREAMS played in hundreds of theatres nationwide after winning the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and was the first documentary ever chosen to close the New York Film Festival. It was on over 100 “Ten Best” lists nationwide and was named Best Film of the Year by critics Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Gene Shalit, and Ken Turran and by the Chicago Film Critics Association. Ebert also named it Best Film of the Decade. It is one of the highest grossing non-musical documentaries in United States history.

 

It has won numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Nomination (Best Editing), Producer’s Guild, Editor’s Guild (ACE), Peabody Awards, the Prix Italia (Europe’s top documentary prize) and The National Society of Film Critics Award. The New York, Boston, LA, and San Francisco Film Critics all chose it as Best Documentary, 1994. Utne Reader named it one of 150 of humanity’s “essential works,” and the Library of Congress recently added it to its prestigious National Film Registry, and the International Documentary Association named it “The Best Documentary of All Time.” HOOP DREAMS (1994) is the film that first interested Marx in the welfare of teenage boys. BOYS TO MEN? (2004) distributed by Media Education Foundation takes that as its central theme. RITES OF PASSAGE: MENTORING THE FUTURE is the culmination, offering solutions.

 

In 1993, Marx received an Emmy nomination for HIGHER GOALS (1992) for Best Daytime Children’s Special. Producer, Director, and Writer for this national PBS Special, Marx directed Tim Meadows of “Saturday Night Live” fame. Accompanied by a curriculum guide, the program was later distributed for free to over 4,200 inner city schools nationwide. THE UNSPOKEN (1999), Marx’s first feature film, features stellar performances from Russian star Sergei Shnirev of the famed Moscow Art Theatre, and Harry Lennix, most known for GET ON THE BUS, BOB ROBERTS, TITUS, ER, and MATRIX. A hobbyist songwriter, in 1991 Marx recorded a number of his songs collectively known as ROLLING STEEL. Two of those 11 songs are used over THE UNSPOKEN tail credits and one is used in BOYS TO MEN?. THE UNSPOKEN and ROLLING STEEL are available through this website.

 

Having worked for a time as an English and creative writing teacher, Marx began his movie career as a film critic, and has worked both as a film distributor and exhibitor. He has also traveled extensively. He’s lived in Germany, China, and Hungary. He’s traveled repeatedly through Western and Eastern Europe, North Africa and Himalayan India. With a B.A. in Political Science and an MFA in filmmaking, Marx has coupled his formal education with a natural gift for languages, speaking German and some Mandarin-Chinese. His interest in languages and foreign cultures is reflected in PBS’ international human rights program OUT OF THE SILENCE (1991), the widely acclaimed personal essay DREAMS FROM CHINA (1989), and Learning Channel’s SAVING THE SPHINX (1997). He consulted on Iranian-Kurdish director Bahman Ghobadi’s feature TURTLES CAN FLY (2004) and was a teacher of renowned Thai feature filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

 

Three of Marx’s films premiered at the New York Film Festival. His films are distributed throughout the web, on Amazon, and elsewhere. Having dedicated his life to the making and promotion of independent films, Marx, a true maverick in the increasingly commercialized world of “independent cinema,” continues to provide a voice of artistic and social integrity. He repeatedly returns to work with disadvantaged and misunderstood communities: people of color, abused children, the working poor, welfare recipients, prisoners, the elderly, and “at risk” youth. He brings a passion for appreciating multiculturalism and an urgent empathy for the sufferings of the disadvantaged to every subject he tackles. As his mission statement indicates (“Bearing witness, creating change”), his is a voice strong and clear, and profoundly human.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans Journey Home Website

Warrior Films Resources Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. 

Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

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Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation...

]]> Show Summary

On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transition to post-military life and the insights of professionals that support them

About Today’s Guest

Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a recipient of a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. His film HOOP DREAMS played in hundreds of theatres nationwide after winning the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and was the first documentary ever chosen to close the New York Film Festival. It was on over 100 “Ten Best” lists nationwide and was named Best Film of the Year by critics Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Gene Shalit, and Ken Turran and by the Chicago Film Critics Association. Ebert also named it Best Film of the Decade. It is one of the highest grossing non-musical documentaries in United States history.

 

It has won numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Nomination (Best Editing), Producer’s Guild, Editor’s Guild (ACE), Peabody Awards, the Prix Italia (Europe’s top documentary prize) and The National Society of Film Critics Award. The New York, Boston, LA, and San Francisco Film Critics all chose it as Best Documentary, 1994. Utne Reader named it one of 150 of humanity’s “essential works,” and the Library of Congress recently added it to its prestigious National Film Registry, and the International Documentary Association named it “The Best Documentary of All Time.” HOOP DREAMS (1994) is the film that first interested Marx in the welfare of teenage boys. BOYS TO MEN? (2004) distributed by Media Education Foundation takes that as its central theme. RITES OF PASSAGE: MENTORING THE FUTURE is the culmination, offering solutions.

 

In 1993, Marx received an Emmy nomination for HIGHER GOALS (1992) for Best Daytime Children’s Special. Producer, Director, and Writer for this national PBS Special, Marx directed Tim Meadows of “Saturday Night Live” fame. Accompanied by a curriculum guide, the program was later distributed for free to over 4,200 inner city schools nationwide. THE UNSPOKEN (1999), Marx’s first feature film, features stellar performances from Russian star Sergei Shnirev of the famed Moscow Art Theatre, and Harry Lennix, most known for GET ON THE BUS, BOB ROBERTS, TITUS, ER, and MATRIX. A hobbyist songwriter, in 1991 Marx recorded a number of his songs collectively known as ROLLING STEEL. Two of those 11 songs are used over THE UNSPOKEN tail credits and one is used in BOYS TO MEN?. THE UNSPOKEN and ROLLING STEEL are available through this website.

 

Having worked for a time as an English and creative writing teacher, Marx began his movie career as a film critic, and has worked both as a film distributor and exhibitor. He has also traveled extensively. He’s lived in Germany, China, and Hungary. He’s traveled repeatedly through Western and Eastern Europe, North Africa and Himalayan India. With a B.A. in Political Science and an MFA in filmmaking, Marx has coupled his formal education with a natural gift for languages, speaking German and some Mandarin-Chinese. His interest in languages and foreign cultures is reflected in PBS’ international human rights program OUT OF THE SILENCE (1991), the widely acclaimed personal essay DREAMS FROM CHINA (1989), and Learning Channel’s SAVING THE SPHINX (1997). He consulted on Iranian-Kurdish director Bahman Ghobadi’s feature TURTLES CAN FLY (2004) and was a teacher of renowned Thai feature filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

 

Three of Marx’s films premiered at the New York Film Festival. His films are distributed throughout the web, on Amazon, and elsewhere. Having dedicated his life to the making and promotion of independent films, Marx, a true maverick in the increasingly commercialized world of “independent cinema,” continues to provide a voice of artistic and social integrity. He repeatedly returns to work with disadvantaged and misunderstood communities: people of color, abused children, the working poor, welfare recipients, prisoners, the elderly, and “at risk” youth. He brings a passion for appreciating multiculturalism and an urgent empathy for the sufferings of the disadvantaged to every subject he tackles. As his mission statement indicates (“Bearing witness, creating change”), his is a voice strong and clear, and profoundly human.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans Journey Home Website

Warrior Films Resources Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. 

Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation...

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1871 Show Summary

On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transition to post-military life and the insights of professionals that support them

About Today’s Guest

Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a recipient of a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. His film HOOP DREAMS played in hundreds of theatres nationwide after winning the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and was the first documentary ever chosen to close the New York Film Festival. It was on over 100 “Ten Best” lists nationwide and was named Best Film of the Year by critics Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Gene Shalit, and Ken Turran and by the Chicago Film Critics Association. Ebert also named it Best Film of the Decade. It is one of the highest grossing non-musical documentaries in United States history.

 

It has won numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Nomination (Best Editing), Producer’s Guild, Editor’s Guild (ACE), Peabody Awards, the Prix Italia (Europe’s top documentary prize) and The National Society of Film Critics Award. The New York, Boston, LA, and San Francisco Film Critics all chose it as Best Documentary, 1994. Utne Reader named it one of 150 of humanity’s “essential works,” and the Library of Congress recently added it to its prestigious National Film Registry, and the International Documentary Association named it “The Best Documentary of All Time.” HOOP DREAMS (1994) is the film that first interested Marx in the welfare of teenage boys. BOYS TO MEN? (2004) distributed by Media Education Foundation takes that as its central theme. RITES OF PASSAGE: MENTORING THE FUTURE is the culmination, offering solutions.

 

In 1993, Marx received an Emmy nomination for HIGHER GOALS (1992) for Best Daytime Children’s Special. Producer, Director, and Writer for this national PBS Special, Marx directed Tim Meadows of “Saturday Night Live” fame. Accompanied by a curriculum guide, the program was later distributed for free to over 4,200 inner city schools nationwide. THE UNSPOKEN (1999), Marx’s first feature film, features stellar performances from Russian star Sergei Shnirev of the famed Moscow Art Theatre, and Harry Lennix, most known for GET ON THE BUS, BOB ROBERTS, TITUS, ER, and MATRIX. A hobbyist songwriter, in 1991 Marx recorded a number of his songs collectively known as ROLLING STEEL. Two of those 11 songs are used over THE UNSPOKEN tail credits and one is used in BOYS TO MEN?. THE UNSPOKEN and ROLLING STEEL are available through this website.

 

Having worked for a time as an English and creative writing teacher, Marx began his movie career as a film critic, and has worked both as a film distributor and exhibitor. He has also traveled extensively. He’s lived in Germany, China, and Hungary. He’s traveled repeatedly through Western and Eastern Europe, North Africa and Himalayan India. With a B.A. in Political Science and an MFA in filmmaking, Marx has coupled his formal education with a natural gift for languages, speaking German and some Mandarin-Chinese. His interest in languages and foreign cultures is reflected in PBS’ international human rights program OUT OF THE SILENCE (1991), the widely acclaimed personal essay DREAMS FROM CHINA (1989), and Learning Channel’s SAVING THE SPHINX (1997). He consulted on Iranian-Kurdish director Bahman Ghobadi’s feature TURTLES CAN FLY (2004) and was a teacher of renowned Thai feature filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

 

Three of Marx’s films premiered at the New York Film Festival. His films are distributed throughout the web, on Amazon, and elsewhere. Having dedicated his life to the making and promotion of independent films, Marx, a true maverick in the increasingly commercialized world of “independent cinema,” continues to provide a voice of artistic and social integrity. He repeatedly returns to work with disadvantaged and misunderstood communities: people of color, abused children, the working poor, welfare recipients, prisoners, the elderly, and “at risk” youth. He brings a passion for appreciating multiculturalism and an urgent empathy for the sufferings of the disadvantaged to every subject he tackles. As his mission statement indicates (“Bearing witness, creating change”), his is a voice strong and clear, and profoundly human.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans Journey Home Website

Warrior Films Resources Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Seeking Support. 

Transitioning from military service can evoke strong emotions. PsychArmor Institute’s “Seeking Support” offers service members the tools and resources needed to seek support during and after military transition and into civilian life.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Seeking-Support

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation...

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM162 - Josie Beets - DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program BTM162 - Josie Beets - DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program full e3b7e01f-34e9-4938-a880-136f8950d90e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7ed3c7a Show Summary

On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting Military Families Through Reading

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Homepage

SECO My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

SECO Career Coach Portal

Military Spouse Employment Program

MSEP on LinkedIn

SECO on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons Why to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are always looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting Military Families Through Reading

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Homepage

SECO My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

SECO Career Coach Portal

Military Spouse Employment Program

MSEP on LinkedIn

SECO on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons Why to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are always looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1842 Show Summary

On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide

About Today’s Guest

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting Military Families Through Reading

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Homepage

SECO My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

SECO Career Coach Portal

Military Spouse Employment Program

MSEP on LinkedIn

SECO on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons Why to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are always looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM161 - Dr Jason Higgins - Veteran Involvement in the Criminal Legal System BTM161 - Dr Jason Higgins - Veteran Involvement in the Criminal Legal System full d3e78d86-3389-4669-99a1-3940ef659ad0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71d1d164 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing  and an assistant professor, jointly affiliated with VT University Libraries and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He teaches the Vietnam War, African American History, and Oral History. He earned a Ph.D. in History and a graduate certificate in Public History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the co-editor of Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History (UMass Press 2022). His forthcoming book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration will be published by the University of Massachusetts Press in the Veterans series in January, 2024.

Jason earned a Master’s in English from Oklahoma State University, studying literature and writing a thesis on Vietnam veterans’ autobiographies, trauma, and disability. He is a first-generation college graduate, who double-majored in English and History at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History

Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces four types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing  and an assistant professor, jointly affiliated with VT University Libraries and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He teaches the Vietnam War, African American History, and Oral History. He earned a Ph.D. in History and a graduate certificate in Public History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the co-editor of Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History (UMass Press 2022). His forthcoming book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration will be published by the University of Massachusetts Press in the Veterans series in January, 2024.

Jason earned a Master’s in English from Oklahoma State University, studying literature and writing a thesis on Vietnam veterans’ autobiographies, trauma, and disability. He is a first-generation college graduate, who double-majored in English and History at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History

Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces four types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1842 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing  and an assistant professor, jointly affiliated with VT University Libraries and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. He teaches the Vietnam War, African American History, and Oral History. He earned a Ph.D. in History and a graduate certificate in Public History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the co-editor of Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History (UMass Press 2022). His forthcoming book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration will be published by the University of Massachusetts Press in the Veterans series in January, 2024.

Jason earned a Master’s in English from Oklahoma State University, studying literature and writing a thesis on Vietnam veterans’ autobiographies, trauma, and disability. He is a first-generation college graduate, who double-majored in English and History at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Service Denied: Marginalized Veterans in Modern American History

Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces four types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM160 - Tara Wright - New Sesame Street Resource for Military Families BTM160 - Tara Wright - New Sesame Street Resource for Military Families full 54d14aec-13b9-446c-a966-8a7899a92b72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa10867 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty

About Today’s Guest

Tara Wright serves as Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street. In her work at Sesame, Tara creates engaging content for young children and families, as well as practical, approachable tools for the providers who serve them--all with the goal to help nurture smarter, stronger, and kinder communities. You can find her “creative fingerprint” on articles, printables, animations, professional development courses, and more, on topics ranging from resilience to resettlement. While always backed by research and on-the-ground expertise, her writing often also draws on her roles as Marine Corps wife and mama to three boys five and under. Tara is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She in her family are based in Tulsa, OK. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sesame Street for Military Families Website

Family and Community Bonds Resources

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 29. On that episode, we had a conversation with Rocio Galarza, the Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/rocio-galarza

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty

About Today’s Guest

Tara Wright serves as Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street. In her work at Sesame, Tara creates engaging content for young children and families, as well as practical, approachable tools for the providers who serve them--all with the goal to help nurture smarter, stronger, and kinder communities. You can find her “creative fingerprint” on articles, printables, animations, professional development courses, and more, on topics ranging from resilience to resettlement. While always backed by research and on-the-ground expertise, her writing often also draws on her roles as Marine Corps wife and mama to three boys five and under. Tara is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She in her family are based in Tulsa, OK. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sesame Street for Military Families Website

Family and Community Bonds Resources

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 29. On that episode, we had a conversation with Rocio Galarza, the Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/rocio-galarza

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1569 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty

About Today’s Guest

Tara Wright serves as Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street. In her work at Sesame, Tara creates engaging content for young children and families, as well as practical, approachable tools for the providers who serve them--all with the goal to help nurture smarter, stronger, and kinder communities. You can find her “creative fingerprint” on articles, printables, animations, professional development courses, and more, on topics ranging from resilience to resettlement. While always backed by research and on-the-ground expertise, her writing often also draws on her roles as Marine Corps wife and mama to three boys five and under. Tara is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She in her family are based in Tulsa, OK. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sesame Street for Military Families Website

Family and Community Bonds Resources

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 29. On that episode, we had a conversation with Rocio Galarza, the Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/rocio-galarza

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM159 - Sebastian Junger (Replay) - Tribe and Veteran Connectedness BTM159 - Sebastian Junger (Replay) - Tribe and Veteran Connectedness full cdac53ce-6fb3-4619-a568-108044b6e7f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35b3be3e Tue, 05 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1985 Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM158 - Dr. Cameron McCoy - The Montford Point Marines BTM158 - Dr. Cameron McCoy - The Montford Point Marines full a8dc28f6-68ec-4395-9256-eac07dffc55e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ee7da17 Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that trained at Montford Point, North Carolina and served overseas in combat.

About Today’s Guest


Dr. Cameron McCoy is a native of Washington, D.C. and teaches courses in 20th and 21st century US history. Dr. McCoy has taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brigham Young University, and currently in residence at the United States Air Force Academy. He earned his doctorate in US history at the University of Texas at Austin after receiving a master’s in military history at Texas A&M University, and his bachelor’s in International & Area Studies at BYU.

In addition to being an assistant professor and teaching courses on US Race Relations, the Great Wars, Modern Warfare Studies, and Foreign Policy, Dr. McCoy also serves in the Marine Corps Reserves as an infantry officer. He has held several positions of command while serving multiple combat tours and deployed to various countries in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contested Valor Book (University Press of Kansas)

Contested Valor Book (Amazon)

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode Podcast Episode number 7, a conversation with General Sinclair Harris and Kathy Roth-Douquet about the Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that trained at Montford Point, North Carolina and served overseas in combat.

About Today’s Guest


Dr. Cameron McCoy is a native of Washington, D.C. and teaches courses in 20th and 21st century US history. Dr. McCoy has taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brigham Young University, and currently in residence at the United States Air Force Academy. He earned his doctorate in US history at the University of Texas at Austin after receiving a master’s in military history at Texas A&M University, and his bachelor’s in International & Area Studies at BYU.

In addition to being an assistant professor and teaching courses on US Race Relations, the Great Wars, Modern Warfare Studies, and Foreign Policy, Dr. McCoy also serves in the Marine Corps Reserves as an infantry officer. He has held several positions of command while serving multiple combat tours and deployed to various countries in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contested Valor Book (University Press of Kansas)

Contested Valor Book (Amazon)

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode Podcast Episode number 7, a conversation with General Sinclair Harris and Kathy Roth-Douquet about the Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1749 Show Summary

In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that trained at Montford Point, North Carolina and served overseas in combat.

About Today’s Guest


Dr. Cameron McCoy is a native of Washington, D.C. and teaches courses in 20th and 21st century US history. Dr. McCoy has taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Brigham Young University, and currently in residence at the United States Air Force Academy. He earned his doctorate in US history at the University of Texas at Austin after receiving a master’s in military history at Texas A&M University, and his bachelor’s in International & Area Studies at BYU.

In addition to being an assistant professor and teaching courses on US Race Relations, the Great Wars, Modern Warfare Studies, and Foreign Policy, Dr. McCoy also serves in the Marine Corps Reserves as an infantry officer. He has held several positions of command while serving multiple combat tours and deployed to various countries in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contested Valor Book (University Press of Kansas)

Contested Valor Book (Amazon)

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode Podcast Episode number 7, a conversation with General Sinclair Harris and Kathy Roth-Douquet about the Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM157 - John Langford - Project Healing Waters BTM157 - John Langford - Project Healing Waters full 2c127d6c-2639-4721-9875-05785934cfab https://share.transistor.fm/s/51bcbbea Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

About Today’s Guest


John served in the Marine Corps, as both enlisted and officer, for 23 years, primarily as a Weapons and Sensors Officer in the F-18D Hornet, before retiring in 2009. He completed multiple operational and combat deployments and brings with him an extensive background in Veteran nonprofit leadership focused on sports, wellness, and development.

John has over 37 years of experience in executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change management and in the 14 years since his military retirement, has served in senior leadership roles in defense contracting and consulting firms, corporate sales and in the nonprofit sector. For the last eight years, John has led multiple organizations in nearly every facet of national Veteran nonprofit management, including event planning, service member transition, and development. John is a humble and passionate servant leader with a lifelong commitment to serving the Veteran and military community.

John is a graduate of multiple advanced military schools and courses including Air Combat Tactics Instructor and Weapons and Tactics Instructor Courses, Amphibious Warfare School, and Command and Staff College. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Business from Temple University. John has five adult children, including two who are active duty Marines. He’s an avid outdoorsman, and lives in northern Colorado where he finds joy and solace through fly fishing and being in the outdoors.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Project Healing Waters Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Volunteer Recruitment and Screening. This course discusses the basic components and inter-dependencies of recruiting and screening volunteers, as well as the value of having a recruitment process.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Recruitment-and-Screening

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

About Today’s Guest


John served in the Marine Corps, as both enlisted and officer, for 23 years, primarily as a Weapons and Sensors Officer in the F-18D Hornet, before retiring in 2009. He completed multiple operational and combat deployments and brings with him an extensive background in Veteran nonprofit leadership focused on sports, wellness, and development.

John has over 37 years of experience in executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change management and in the 14 years since his military retirement, has served in senior leadership roles in defense contracting and consulting firms, corporate sales and in the nonprofit sector. For the last eight years, John has led multiple organizations in nearly every facet of national Veteran nonprofit management, including event planning, service member transition, and development. John is a humble and passionate servant leader with a lifelong commitment to serving the Veteran and military community.

John is a graduate of multiple advanced military schools and courses including Air Combat Tactics Instructor and Weapons and Tactics Instructor Courses, Amphibious Warfare School, and Command and Staff College. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Business from Temple University. John has five adult children, including two who are active duty Marines. He’s an avid outdoorsman, and lives in northern Colorado where he finds joy and solace through fly fishing and being in the outdoors.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Project Healing Waters Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Volunteer Recruitment and Screening. This course discusses the basic components and inter-dependencies of recruiting and screening volunteers, as well as the value of having a recruitment process.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Recruitment-and-Screening

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1787 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building.

About Today’s Guest


John served in the Marine Corps, as both enlisted and officer, for 23 years, primarily as a Weapons and Sensors Officer in the F-18D Hornet, before retiring in 2009. He completed multiple operational and combat deployments and brings with him an extensive background in Veteran nonprofit leadership focused on sports, wellness, and development.

John has over 37 years of experience in executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and organizational change management and in the 14 years since his military retirement, has served in senior leadership roles in defense contracting and consulting firms, corporate sales and in the nonprofit sector. For the last eight years, John has led multiple organizations in nearly every facet of national Veteran nonprofit management, including event planning, service member transition, and development. John is a humble and passionate servant leader with a lifelong commitment to serving the Veteran and military community.

John is a graduate of multiple advanced military schools and courses including Air Combat Tactics Instructor and Weapons and Tactics Instructor Courses, Amphibious Warfare School, and Command and Staff College. He holds a Master of Science in Sport Business from Temple University. John has five adult children, including two who are active duty Marines. He’s an avid outdoorsman, and lives in northern Colorado where he finds joy and solace through fly fishing and being in the outdoors.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Project Healing Waters Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Volunteer Recruitment and Screening. This course discusses the basic components and inter-dependencies of recruiting and screening volunteers, as well as the value of having a recruitment process.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Recruitment-and-Screening

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM156 – Waco Hoover – The American Legion’s Be The One Initiative BTM156 – Waco Hoover – The American Legion’s Be The One Initiative full 61695124-c956-4b4c-903e-ff6f75998181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e855efc Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation a conversation with Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion, an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The American Legion Be The One Campaign

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course I’d like to share the PsychArmor course Suicide In Military Members & Veterans. In this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, whom Waco mentioned in the episode, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation a conversation with Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion, an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The American Legion Be The One Campaign

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course I’d like to share the PsychArmor course Suicide In Military Members & Veterans. In this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, whom Waco mentioned in the episode, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1783 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation a conversation with Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion, an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.  

About Today’s Guest

Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.

After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.

Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.

He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.

 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The American Legion Be The One Campaign

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course I’d like to share the PsychArmor course Suicide In Military Members & Veterans. In this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, whom Waco mentioned in the episode, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM155 – Dennis Miller – The Legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion BTM155 – Dennis Miller – The Legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion full 45dab7ba-6b58-4b2d-a8d9-a00ee5a40a95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f2e82d8 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England and France to clear several years of backlogged mail in the European Theater of Operations. 

About Today’s Guest

Dennis Miller is a South Philadelphia native who grew up in a military family and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996. Dennis served as an infantryman, marksmanship instructor and small unit leader before being medically retired and separating from active duty in 2009. 

Upon retirement, Dennis attended Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU. Shortly after graduation, he began work at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center as a research coordinator on a study focused on pain disparities (SPA Study). Dennis then served as the Wounded Warrior Fellow in the 13th congressional district of PA where he was tasked as the office lead in Norristown and with managing all the military and Veteran casework in the district. As that fellowship ended, Dennis began consulting for public officials, non-profits and private companies, establishing Wheel Dog Industries (WDI), a public policy consulting firm, specializing in veteran and military affairs. 

Shortly after launching WDI, Dennis founded the Greater Philadelphia Area Veteran Chamber of Commerce, an organization built to increase the economic capacity of the Veteran community in and around Philadelphia.  He sits on various boards, including the Veterans Advisory Panel of the 4th congressional district of PA and Ft. Mifflin on the Delaware. Dennis is a #StandToScholar, having attended the Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute and is also a Union League Veteran Initiative Fellow. He returned to federal service in 2021 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Specialist at the Department of Justice. Dennis managed an extensive portfolio and worked relentlessly to build relationships between his office and the Hill. Dennis now works as an External Affairs Liaison at FEMA, responsible for delivery of mitigation messaging to congressional offices, intergovernmental agencies and media outlets. 

Dennis is a husband and father; his wife, Holly, graciously tolerates his presence and his children, Jacqueline, Jordan and Joshua, make every effort to endure the endless embarrassment their father brings them. Dennis loves dogs and has a Boxer puppy named Adonis that shares the Miller family home in Elkins Park. He is an avid follower of all things Philadelphia sports and is a history buff, specifically surrounding World War II. Dennis serves as an advisor and mentor to young Veterans in the Philadelphia community and is active in various charitable organizations and programs in and around the city.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Web Site

The Six Triple Eight Documentary

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England and France to clear several years of backlogged mail in the European Theater of Operations. 

About Today’s Guest

Dennis Miller is a South Philadelphia native who grew up in a military family and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996. Dennis served as an infantryman, marksmanship instructor and small unit leader before being medically retired and separating from active duty in 2009. 

Upon retirement, Dennis attended Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU. Shortly after graduation, he began work at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center as a research coordinator on a study focused on pain disparities (SPA Study). Dennis then served as the Wounded Warrior Fellow in the 13th congressional district of PA where he was tasked as the office lead in Norristown and with managing all the military and Veteran casework in the district. As that fellowship ended, Dennis began consulting for public officials, non-profits and private companies, establishing Wheel Dog Industries (WDI), a public policy consulting firm, specializing in veteran and military affairs. 

Shortly after launching WDI, Dennis founded the Greater Philadelphia Area Veteran Chamber of Commerce, an organization built to increase the economic capacity of the Veteran community in and around Philadelphia.  He sits on various boards, including the Veterans Advisory Panel of the 4th congressional district of PA and Ft. Mifflin on the Delaware. Dennis is a #StandToScholar, having attended the Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute and is also a Union League Veteran Initiative Fellow. He returned to federal service in 2021 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Specialist at the Department of Justice. Dennis managed an extensive portfolio and worked relentlessly to build relationships between his office and the Hill. Dennis now works as an External Affairs Liaison at FEMA, responsible for delivery of mitigation messaging to congressional offices, intergovernmental agencies and media outlets. 

Dennis is a husband and father; his wife, Holly, graciously tolerates his presence and his children, Jacqueline, Jordan and Joshua, make every effort to endure the endless embarrassment their father brings them. Dennis loves dogs and has a Boxer puppy named Adonis that shares the Miller family home in Elkins Park. He is an avid follower of all things Philadelphia sports and is a history buff, specifically surrounding World War II. Dennis serves as an advisor and mentor to young Veterans in the Philadelphia community and is active in various charitable organizations and programs in and around the city.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Web Site

The Six Triple Eight Documentary

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1536 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England and France to clear several years of backlogged mail in the European Theater of Operations. 

About Today’s Guest

Dennis Miller is a South Philadelphia native who grew up in a military family and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996. Dennis served as an infantryman, marksmanship instructor and small unit leader before being medically retired and separating from active duty in 2009. 

Upon retirement, Dennis attended Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU. Shortly after graduation, he began work at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center as a research coordinator on a study focused on pain disparities (SPA Study). Dennis then served as the Wounded Warrior Fellow in the 13th congressional district of PA where he was tasked as the office lead in Norristown and with managing all the military and Veteran casework in the district. As that fellowship ended, Dennis began consulting for public officials, non-profits and private companies, establishing Wheel Dog Industries (WDI), a public policy consulting firm, specializing in veteran and military affairs. 

Shortly after launching WDI, Dennis founded the Greater Philadelphia Area Veteran Chamber of Commerce, an organization built to increase the economic capacity of the Veteran community in and around Philadelphia.  He sits on various boards, including the Veterans Advisory Panel of the 4th congressional district of PA and Ft. Mifflin on the Delaware. Dennis is a #StandToScholar, having attended the Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Institute and is also a Union League Veteran Initiative Fellow. He returned to federal service in 2021 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Specialist at the Department of Justice. Dennis managed an extensive portfolio and worked relentlessly to build relationships between his office and the Hill. Dennis now works as an External Affairs Liaison at FEMA, responsible for delivery of mitigation messaging to congressional offices, intergovernmental agencies and media outlets. 

Dennis is a husband and father; his wife, Holly, graciously tolerates his presence and his children, Jacqueline, Jordan and Joshua, make every effort to endure the endless embarrassment their father brings them. Dennis loves dogs and has a Boxer puppy named Adonis that shares the Miller family home in Elkins Park. He is an avid follower of all things Philadelphia sports and is a history buff, specifically surrounding World War II. Dennis serves as an advisor and mentor to young Veterans in the Philadelphia community and is active in various charitable organizations and programs in and around the city.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Web Site

The Six Triple Eight Documentary

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM154 – Dave Harrison – Fastport and Veterans in the Workforce BTM154 – Dave Harrison – Fastport and Veterans in the Workforce full 47773fb1-0773-4e23-8089-5f0548c61c80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe81008b Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Executive Director of Workforce Development and Government Relations at FASTPORT, a company that focuses on workforce development and technology solutions with longstanding industry experience with the military community, transportation industry and apprenticeship programs. 

About Today’s Guest

Dave Harrison has extensive experience coordinating and advising employers, Industry Associations, and the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (DOL-OA) on the most effective implementation models for Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce development and Military hiring programs. 

Dave has served as a DOL designated Industry Subject Matter Expert in Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance for the last six years. Additionally, Dave directs industry engagement operations for the Registered Apprenticeship Centers of Excellence. He also serves on the board of the Minority Professional Truckers Association, the DOL/DOT Driver Shortage Taskforce, and the White House Supply Chain Taskforce.

His extensive experience in apprenticeship is combined with more than two decades of experience in operations, human resources, recruiting and employee training and development in the private sector. Dave has directly supported, developed, and implemented apprenticeship related training instruction and on-the-job training outlines for multiple workforce development programs. Dave has successfully designed and implemented National Standards of Registered Apprenticeships, National Occupational Frameworks, and curriculum across a multitude of industry sectors. In his capacity as Executive Director he manages 21 National Apprenticeship Programs that have accounted for over 19,000 Apprentices.

Dave served multiple combat tours of duty as an Army infantry leader. He received his BA in History-Secondary Education from Austin Peay State University. He has been a high school educator, football coach, business owner and in his over 11 years with J.B. Hunt Transport he is best known for developing and directing the Hunt’s Heroes program with the dedicated mission of hiring 10,000 veterans. He and his wife, Gena, have five daughters and eight grandchildren.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

FASTPORT Web Site

National Apprenticeship Website

Veteran Ready Summit Website

Dave Harrison’s Email

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Tax Incentives for Employers Hiring Veterans. In this course, we will discuss the key aspects of the credit and benefits that work opportunity tax credits can offer to your organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Tax-Incentives-for-Employers-Hiring-Veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Executive Director of Workforce Development and Government Relations at FASTPORT, a company that focuses on workforce development and technology solutions with longstanding industry experience with the military community, transportation industry and apprenticeship programs. 

About Today’s Guest

Dave Harrison has extensive experience coordinating and advising employers, Industry Associations, and the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (DOL-OA) on the most effective implementation models for Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce development and Military hiring programs. 

Dave has served as a DOL designated Industry Subject Matter Expert in Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance for the last six years. Additionally, Dave directs industry engagement operations for the Registered Apprenticeship Centers of Excellence. He also serves on the board of the Minority Professional Truckers Association, the DOL/DOT Driver Shortage Taskforce, and the White House Supply Chain Taskforce.

His extensive experience in apprenticeship is combined with more than two decades of experience in operations, human resources, recruiting and employee training and development in the private sector. Dave has directly supported, developed, and implemented apprenticeship related training instruction and on-the-job training outlines for multiple workforce development programs. Dave has successfully designed and implemented National Standards of Registered Apprenticeships, National Occupational Frameworks, and curriculum across a multitude of industry sectors. In his capacity as Executive Director he manages 21 National Apprenticeship Programs that have accounted for over 19,000 Apprentices.

Dave served multiple combat tours of duty as an Army infantry leader. He received his BA in History-Secondary Education from Austin Peay State University. He has been a high school educator, football coach, business owner and in his over 11 years with J.B. Hunt Transport he is best known for developing and directing the Hunt’s Heroes program with the dedicated mission of hiring 10,000 veterans. He and his wife, Gena, have five daughters and eight grandchildren.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

FASTPORT Web Site

National Apprenticeship Website

Veteran Ready Summit Website

Dave Harrison’s Email

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Tax Incentives for Employers Hiring Veterans. In this course, we will discuss the key aspects of the credit and benefits that work opportunity tax credits can offer to your organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Tax-Incentives-for-Employers-Hiring-Veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1712 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Executive Director of Workforce Development and Government Relations at FASTPORT, a company that focuses on workforce development and technology solutions with longstanding industry experience with the military community, transportation industry and apprenticeship programs. 

About Today’s Guest

Dave Harrison has extensive experience coordinating and advising employers, Industry Associations, and the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (DOL-OA) on the most effective implementation models for Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce development and Military hiring programs. 

Dave has served as a DOL designated Industry Subject Matter Expert in Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance for the last six years. Additionally, Dave directs industry engagement operations for the Registered Apprenticeship Centers of Excellence. He also serves on the board of the Minority Professional Truckers Association, the DOL/DOT Driver Shortage Taskforce, and the White House Supply Chain Taskforce.

His extensive experience in apprenticeship is combined with more than two decades of experience in operations, human resources, recruiting and employee training and development in the private sector. Dave has directly supported, developed, and implemented apprenticeship related training instruction and on-the-job training outlines for multiple workforce development programs. Dave has successfully designed and implemented National Standards of Registered Apprenticeships, National Occupational Frameworks, and curriculum across a multitude of industry sectors. In his capacity as Executive Director he manages 21 National Apprenticeship Programs that have accounted for over 19,000 Apprentices.

Dave served multiple combat tours of duty as an Army infantry leader. He received his BA in History-Secondary Education from Austin Peay State University. He has been a high school educator, football coach, business owner and in his over 11 years with J.B. Hunt Transport he is best known for developing and directing the Hunt’s Heroes program with the dedicated mission of hiring 10,000 veterans. He and his wife, Gena, have five daughters and eight grandchildren.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

FASTPORT Web Site

National Apprenticeship Website

Veteran Ready Summit Website

Dave Harrison’s Email

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Tax Incentives for Employers Hiring Veterans. In this course, we will discuss the key aspects of the credit and benefits that work opportunity tax credits can offer to your organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Tax-Incentives-for-Employers-Hiring-Veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM153 - Christina Slentz - The League of Wives Memorial Project BTM153 - Christina Slentz - The League of Wives Memorial Project full 99c00c85-50c4-4814-b0c4-4bc2ac83dfef https://share.transistor.fm/s/114b863a Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

About Today’s Guest

Christina Bagaglio Slentz, is both a Navy Veteran and Spouse. She was the first female in history to serve in Carrier Air Wing ONE, deploying aboard the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as a Naval Intelligence Officer. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a PhD in International Studies from Old Dominion University.   

Christina currently works as a consultant with Blue Star Families. Locally, she has served as a community volunteer as well as a Navy Spouse mentor and advocate, for which she has been recognized with the Meritorious Public Service Award, presented by Commander, Naval Air Forces. Her husband, Tim, served as the 49th Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The League of Wives Memorial Project Website

In Love and War, by Jim and Sybil Stockdale

The League of Wives, by Heath Hardage Lee

Unwavering, by Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course course Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

About Today’s Guest

Christina Bagaglio Slentz, is both a Navy Veteran and Spouse. She was the first female in history to serve in Carrier Air Wing ONE, deploying aboard the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as a Naval Intelligence Officer. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a PhD in International Studies from Old Dominion University.   

Christina currently works as a consultant with Blue Star Families. Locally, she has served as a community volunteer as well as a Navy Spouse mentor and advocate, for which she has been recognized with the Meritorious Public Service Award, presented by Commander, Naval Air Forces. Her husband, Tim, served as the 49th Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The League of Wives Memorial Project Website

In Love and War, by Jim and Sybil Stockdale

The League of Wives, by Heath Hardage Lee

Unwavering, by Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course course Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2087 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, California. 

About Today’s Guest

Christina Bagaglio Slentz, is both a Navy Veteran and Spouse. She was the first female in history to serve in Carrier Air Wing ONE, deploying aboard the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as a Naval Intelligence Officer. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds a PhD in International Studies from Old Dominion University.   

Christina currently works as a consultant with Blue Star Families. Locally, she has served as a community volunteer as well as a Navy Spouse mentor and advocate, for which she has been recognized with the Meritorious Public Service Award, presented by Commander, Naval Air Forces. Her husband, Tim, served as the 49th Commanding Officer of Naval Base Coronado.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The League of Wives Memorial Project Website

In Love and War, by Jim and Sybil Stockdale

The League of Wives, by Heath Hardage Lee

Unwavering, by Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Judy Silverstein Gray

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course course Networking for Military Spouses. This course will help you define what networking means, demonstrate ways to incorporate social media into your networking task, and list tips for better networking results.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Networking-for-Military-Spouses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM152 - Bill Leahy - Supporting Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry BTM152 - Bill Leahy - Supporting Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry full 909c81da-d3f6-406e-abbc-22ac890727ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a67a1f2 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Industry. We discuss opportunities for Veterans in the manufacturing industry and Bill’s upcoming documentary, Unturning Steel

About Today’s Guest

William "Bill" Leahy is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning military service, sports, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Bill's journey began at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with the Class of 2009. His commitment to teamwork and discipline extended to the hockey rink, where he showcased his skills as a West Point hockey player. 

Following graduation, Bill served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Captain. Upon transitioning from military service Bill entered into the manufacturing industry as a Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner. Bill has honed his skills and knowledge to become a prominent figure in the sector. As the CEO of both Renaissance Reliability LLC and UNTURNING STEEL LLC, he has demonstrated visionary leadership; driving these companies to new heights of success. 

Bill's passion for leadership extends beyond his professional roles. He is the founder of the Manufacturing Leaders Project, an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders through veteran recruitment, certification, and placement. Through mentorship and guidance, Bill empowers veterans to reach their full potential and contribute to the industry's growth.

Bill holds a Reliability & Maintainability Engineering MS from The University of Tennessee, and an MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2022. He resides in Quaker Hill, CT, with his wife and two children. He is deeply committed to his family and community, volunteering as a hockey and soccer coach for local clubs, and as an advocate for various veteran non-profits around the country.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unturning Steel Website

Bill’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Industry. We discuss opportunities for Veterans in the manufacturing industry and Bill’s upcoming documentary, Unturning Steel

About Today’s Guest

William "Bill" Leahy is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning military service, sports, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Bill's journey began at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with the Class of 2009. His commitment to teamwork and discipline extended to the hockey rink, where he showcased his skills as a West Point hockey player. 

Following graduation, Bill served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Captain. Upon transitioning from military service Bill entered into the manufacturing industry as a Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner. Bill has honed his skills and knowledge to become a prominent figure in the sector. As the CEO of both Renaissance Reliability LLC and UNTURNING STEEL LLC, he has demonstrated visionary leadership; driving these companies to new heights of success. 

Bill's passion for leadership extends beyond his professional roles. He is the founder of the Manufacturing Leaders Project, an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders through veteran recruitment, certification, and placement. Through mentorship and guidance, Bill empowers veterans to reach their full potential and contribute to the industry's growth.

Bill holds a Reliability & Maintainability Engineering MS from The University of Tennessee, and an MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2022. He resides in Quaker Hill, CT, with his wife and two children. He is deeply committed to his family and community, volunteering as a hockey and soccer coach for local clubs, and as an advocate for various veteran non-profits around the country.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unturning Steel Website

Bill’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1718 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Industry. We discuss opportunities for Veterans in the manufacturing industry and Bill’s upcoming documentary, Unturning Steel

About Today’s Guest

William "Bill" Leahy is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning military service, sports, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Bill's journey began at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated with the Class of 2009. His commitment to teamwork and discipline extended to the hockey rink, where he showcased his skills as a West Point hockey player. 

Following graduation, Bill served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Captain. Upon transitioning from military service Bill entered into the manufacturing industry as a Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner. Bill has honed his skills and knowledge to become a prominent figure in the sector. As the CEO of both Renaissance Reliability LLC and UNTURNING STEEL LLC, he has demonstrated visionary leadership; driving these companies to new heights of success. 

Bill's passion for leadership extends beyond his professional roles. He is the founder of the Manufacturing Leaders Project, an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders through veteran recruitment, certification, and placement. Through mentorship and guidance, Bill empowers veterans to reach their full potential and contribute to the industry's growth.

Bill holds a Reliability & Maintainability Engineering MS from The University of Tennessee, and an MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 2022. He resides in Quaker Hill, CT, with his wife and two children. He is deeply committed to his family and community, volunteering as a hockey and soccer coach for local clubs, and as an advocate for various veteran non-profits around the country.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unturning Steel Website

Bill’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course What You Should Know About Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the world studying genes and health.

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar is the Program Director for VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) in the Office of Research and Development (ORD). She oversees the policy and infrastructure development for the collection and use of samples and genetic, clinical, lifestyle and military exposure data from one million Veterans. She served as ORD’s liaison to the White House Precision Medicine Initiative under President Obama, and continues to represent ORD/MVP in the federal interagency group on precision medicine. She also serves as the designated federal officer for VA’s Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, which advises the VA Secretary on the development and implementation of research and clinical arms within the Veterans Health Administration. She previously served as Health and Science Advisor to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), and Associate Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Million Veteran Program Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Demystifying Genomic Testing: Biomarker Tests for Better Prostate Cancer Outcomes. This course reviews some of the biomarker tests identified in this episode. This can improve the cancer diagnostic process as well as reduce unnecessary procedures, office visits, and costs.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Demystifying-Genomic-Testing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the world studying genes and health.

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar is the Program Director for VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) in the Office of Research and Development (ORD). She oversees the policy and infrastructure development for the collection and use of samples and genetic, clinical, lifestyle and military exposure data from one million Veterans. She served as ORD’s liaison to the White House Precision Medicine Initiative under President Obama, and continues to represent ORD/MVP in the federal interagency group on precision medicine. She also serves as the designated federal officer for VA’s Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, which advises the VA Secretary on the development and implementation of research and clinical arms within the Veterans Health Administration. She previously served as Health and Science Advisor to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), and Associate Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Million Veteran Program Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Demystifying Genomic Testing: Biomarker Tests for Better Prostate Cancer Outcomes. This course reviews some of the biomarker tests identified in this episode. This can improve the cancer diagnostic process as well as reduce unnecessary procedures, office visits, and costs.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Demystifying-Genomic-Testing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1710 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the world studying genes and health.

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar is the Program Director for VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP) in the Office of Research and Development (ORD). She oversees the policy and infrastructure development for the collection and use of samples and genetic, clinical, lifestyle and military exposure data from one million Veterans. She served as ORD’s liaison to the White House Precision Medicine Initiative under President Obama, and continues to represent ORD/MVP in the federal interagency group on precision medicine. She also serves as the designated federal officer for VA’s Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, which advises the VA Secretary on the development and implementation of research and clinical arms within the Veterans Health Administration. She previously served as Health and Science Advisor to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), and Associate Professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. She received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Million Veteran Program Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Demystifying Genomic Testing: Biomarker Tests for Better Prostate Cancer Outcomes. This course reviews some of the biomarker tests identified in this episode. This can improve the cancer diagnostic process as well as reduce unnecessary procedures, office visits, and costs.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Demystifying-Genomic-Testing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM150 - Richard Fierro - Diversity, Service, and Sacrifice BTM150 - Richard Fierro - Diversity, Service, and Sacrifice full 717308e3-f5bd-40d2-a92e-58ec26c837ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/40021669 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in which he intervened in a mass shooting attack at an LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO

About Today’s Guest

Richard Fierro was the Army ROTC distinguished military graduate in 1999 at San Diego State University and served for 15 years in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2018, he and his wife Jess founded Atrevida Beer Company, where they have won numerous civic and industry awards. At Atrevida Beer Co, Jess and Rich have purposely focused on diversity as a value, even branding merchandise with the phrase, Diversity It’s On Tap. 

On November 19th, 2022, Rich, his family and some friends were attending a celebration at Club Q, an LGBTQ Nightclub in Colorado Springs. About ten minutes before midnight on November 19th, a gunman walked into the club and started shooting. Within minutes, Rich charged across the room and tackled the gunman, subdued him, and with two other patrons, helped to disarm the gunman and restrain him until authorities arrived. 

That night came at great personal loss to Rich and his family. His daughter’s boyfriend, Raymon Vance, and  her best friend, Daniel Aston, were killed in the attack, along with Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, and Derrick Rump. 25 others were injured, including his wife and daughter. The perpetrator pled guilty to the attack and was sentenced to five consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 2,211 years. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Atrevida Beer Co

BTM133 with Lindsay Church

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode 99. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in which he intervened in a mass shooting attack at an LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO

About Today’s Guest

Richard Fierro was the Army ROTC distinguished military graduate in 1999 at San Diego State University and served for 15 years in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2018, he and his wife Jess founded Atrevida Beer Company, where they have won numerous civic and industry awards. At Atrevida Beer Co, Jess and Rich have purposely focused on diversity as a value, even branding merchandise with the phrase, Diversity It’s On Tap. 

On November 19th, 2022, Rich, his family and some friends were attending a celebration at Club Q, an LGBTQ Nightclub in Colorado Springs. About ten minutes before midnight on November 19th, a gunman walked into the club and started shooting. Within minutes, Rich charged across the room and tackled the gunman, subdued him, and with two other patrons, helped to disarm the gunman and restrain him until authorities arrived. 

That night came at great personal loss to Rich and his family. His daughter’s boyfriend, Raymon Vance, and  her best friend, Daniel Aston, were killed in the attack, along with Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, and Derrick Rump. 25 others were injured, including his wife and daughter. The perpetrator pled guilty to the attack and was sentenced to five consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 2,211 years. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Atrevida Beer Co

BTM133 with Lindsay Church

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode 99. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1810 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in which he intervened in a mass shooting attack at an LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO

About Today’s Guest

Richard Fierro was the Army ROTC distinguished military graduate in 1999 at San Diego State University and served for 15 years in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2018, he and his wife Jess founded Atrevida Beer Company, where they have won numerous civic and industry awards. At Atrevida Beer Co, Jess and Rich have purposely focused on diversity as a value, even branding merchandise with the phrase, Diversity It’s On Tap. 

On November 19th, 2022, Rich, his family and some friends were attending a celebration at Club Q, an LGBTQ Nightclub in Colorado Springs. About ten minutes before midnight on November 19th, a gunman walked into the club and started shooting. Within minutes, Rich charged across the room and tackled the gunman, subdued him, and with two other patrons, helped to disarm the gunman and restrain him until authorities arrived. 

That night came at great personal loss to Rich and his family. His daughter’s boyfriend, Raymon Vance, and  her best friend, Daniel Aston, were killed in the attack, along with Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, and Derrick Rump. 25 others were injured, including his wife and daughter. The perpetrator pled guilty to the attack and was sentenced to five consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 2,211 years. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Atrevida Beer Co

BTM133 with Lindsay Church

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episode 99. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM149 – Stacey Lewis and Ashley Hammond – VA’s Pathfinder Program BTM149 – Stacey Lewis and Ashley Hammond – VA’s Pathfinder Program full a35a1124-e37b-4839-b1d8-c567301f49ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/36696508 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfinder is a website and digital tool designed to facilitate designed to facilitate connections between external innovators, vendors, and VA employees in order to improve health care delivery for Veterans.

About Today’s Guests

Stacey Lewis has served the VHA for over a decade in both clinical and administrative roles. She started her career as a Radiologic Technologist at the VA Maine HCS before moving under the Quality Management Service Line, where she now leads strategic operations as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Candidate at the New England Center for Innovation Excellence (NECIE). Stacey recently served as an FY23 VHA Entrepreneur in Residence Fellow with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem where she led the national design and implementation of the VA Pathfinder program. VA Pathfinder operates as the digital front door to innovate or sell to VA, with a back-end data solution that democratizes access for innovators and vendors, across all sectors, wanting to work with VA. Under her leadership and expertise, VA Pathfinder is poised to transform the way businesses innovate and sell within and across the VA healthcare system.


 Ashley Hammond is from Cincinnati, Ohio.  Ashley started her VA career in 2009 at the Cincinnati VAMC as an Administrative Assistant. Ashley entered the VA supply chain/logistics community as a Technical Career Field (TCF) Intern in September 2015 and graduated from the program in August 2017.  She has also held various positions within the Supply Chain, including Chief of Materiel Management. Ashley worked in the VHA Procurement and Logistics Office as a Project Manager. Ashley currently works in the Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL) department in the Category Management Support Office (CMSO) as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing the Departments’ Information Technology category. Ashley also leads the Pathfinder program, an award-winning program which assists vendors in doing business with VA.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Pathfinder Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Course, Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity. In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement Veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfinder is a website and digital tool designed to facilitate designed to facilitate connections between external innovators, vendors, and VA employees in order to improve health care delivery for Veterans.

About Today’s Guests

Stacey Lewis has served the VHA for over a decade in both clinical and administrative roles. She started her career as a Radiologic Technologist at the VA Maine HCS before moving under the Quality Management Service Line, where she now leads strategic operations as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Candidate at the New England Center for Innovation Excellence (NECIE). Stacey recently served as an FY23 VHA Entrepreneur in Residence Fellow with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem where she led the national design and implementation of the VA Pathfinder program. VA Pathfinder operates as the digital front door to innovate or sell to VA, with a back-end data solution that democratizes access for innovators and vendors, across all sectors, wanting to work with VA. Under her leadership and expertise, VA Pathfinder is poised to transform the way businesses innovate and sell within and across the VA healthcare system.


 Ashley Hammond is from Cincinnati, Ohio.  Ashley started her VA career in 2009 at the Cincinnati VAMC as an Administrative Assistant. Ashley entered the VA supply chain/logistics community as a Technical Career Field (TCF) Intern in September 2015 and graduated from the program in August 2017.  She has also held various positions within the Supply Chain, including Chief of Materiel Management. Ashley worked in the VHA Procurement and Logistics Office as a Project Manager. Ashley currently works in the Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL) department in the Category Management Support Office (CMSO) as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing the Departments’ Information Technology category. Ashley also leads the Pathfinder program, an award-winning program which assists vendors in doing business with VA.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Pathfinder Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Course, Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity. In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement Veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1688 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfinder is a website and digital tool designed to facilitate designed to facilitate connections between external innovators, vendors, and VA employees in order to improve health care delivery for Veterans.

About Today’s Guests

Stacey Lewis has served the VHA for over a decade in both clinical and administrative roles. She started her career as a Radiologic Technologist at the VA Maine HCS before moving under the Quality Management Service Line, where she now leads strategic operations as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Candidate at the New England Center for Innovation Excellence (NECIE). Stacey recently served as an FY23 VHA Entrepreneur in Residence Fellow with the VHA Innovation Ecosystem where she led the national design and implementation of the VA Pathfinder program. VA Pathfinder operates as the digital front door to innovate or sell to VA, with a back-end data solution that democratizes access for innovators and vendors, across all sectors, wanting to work with VA. Under her leadership and expertise, VA Pathfinder is poised to transform the way businesses innovate and sell within and across the VA healthcare system.


 Ashley Hammond is from Cincinnati, Ohio.  Ashley started her VA career in 2009 at the Cincinnati VAMC as an Administrative Assistant. Ashley entered the VA supply chain/logistics community as a Technical Career Field (TCF) Intern in September 2015 and graduated from the program in August 2017.  She has also held various positions within the Supply Chain, including Chief of Materiel Management. Ashley worked in the VHA Procurement and Logistics Office as a Project Manager. Ashley currently works in the Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL) department in the Category Management Support Office (CMSO) as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing the Departments’ Information Technology category. Ashley also leads the Pathfinder program, an award-winning program which assists vendors in doing business with VA.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Pathfinder Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Course, Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity. In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement Veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care’s programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services, and VA Mobile, and more. 

About Today’s Guests

Christina M. Armstrong, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. She is involved in development, evaluation and implementation of digital health technologies in clinical care. Previously, she served as Program Lead for an interdisciplinary Education and Training Program at the Connected Health Branch of the Defense Health Agency, United States Department of Defense. 

She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Military Research Psychology with the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to leading education and training efforts, she provides subject matter expertise in the areas of clinical psychology including the psychological diagnosis and treatment of mTBI and PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, substance abuse, neuropsychological assessment, virtual reality, virtual worlds, wearable technology, big data, and the development of behavior change products by leveraging innovative technology solutions to improve mental health in the military community. 

Dr. Armstrong is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California and Washington State and serves on the Ethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychology Association. She also teaches graduate courses in ethics and law for mental health professionals at Pepperdine University and serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Office of Connected Care

VA Virtual Health Resource Centers

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Telehealth Services. In this course, you can learn how telehealth brings medical and mental health services directly to Veterans by using your computer or smartphone.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telehealth-Services   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care’s programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services, and VA Mobile, and more. 

About Today’s Guests

Christina M. Armstrong, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. She is involved in development, evaluation and implementation of digital health technologies in clinical care. Previously, she served as Program Lead for an interdisciplinary Education and Training Program at the Connected Health Branch of the Defense Health Agency, United States Department of Defense. 

She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Military Research Psychology with the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to leading education and training efforts, she provides subject matter expertise in the areas of clinical psychology including the psychological diagnosis and treatment of mTBI and PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, substance abuse, neuropsychological assessment, virtual reality, virtual worlds, wearable technology, big data, and the development of behavior change products by leveraging innovative technology solutions to improve mental health in the military community. 

Dr. Armstrong is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California and Washington State and serves on the Ethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychology Association. She also teaches graduate courses in ethics and law for mental health professionals at Pepperdine University and serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Office of Connected Care

VA Virtual Health Resource Centers

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Telehealth Services. In this course, you can learn how telehealth brings medical and mental health services directly to Veterans by using your computer or smartphone.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telehealth-Services   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1756 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care’s programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services, and VA Mobile, and more. 

About Today’s Guests

Christina M. Armstrong, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. She is involved in development, evaluation and implementation of digital health technologies in clinical care. Previously, she served as Program Lead for an interdisciplinary Education and Training Program at the Connected Health Branch of the Defense Health Agency, United States Department of Defense. 

She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Military Research Psychology with the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to leading education and training efforts, she provides subject matter expertise in the areas of clinical psychology including the psychological diagnosis and treatment of mTBI and PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, substance abuse, neuropsychological assessment, virtual reality, virtual worlds, wearable technology, big data, and the development of behavior change products by leveraging innovative technology solutions to improve mental health in the military community. 

Dr. Armstrong is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California and Washington State and serves on the Ethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychology Association. She also teaches graduate courses in ethics and law for mental health professionals at Pepperdine University and serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA’s Office of Connected Care

VA Virtual Health Resource Centers

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Telehealth Services. In this course, you can learn how telehealth brings medical and mental health services directly to Veterans by using your computer or smartphone.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telehealth-Services   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM147 - Corie Weathers - Military Culture and Mental Health BTM147 - Corie Weathers - Military Culture and Mental Health full 3fb77fe1-9796-4899-a72c-a5bd8d71e1ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/48116715 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health and Corie's latest book, Military Culture Shift

About Today’s Guest

Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and award-winning author. Corie has focused her career for the last 20 years as a clinician specializing in marriage, the military culture, special forces, and leadership development. She has traveled internationally to visit troops and report on deployment conditions and has taught service families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust, creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included being a part of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Military Spouse’s Employment Working Group and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Corie’s Web Site

Corie’s Book: Military Culture Shift

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, The Basics of Military Culture. In this four-part series, powered by PsychArmor in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal, you'll hear stories from six American service members about their experiences serving our country. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health and Corie's latest book, Military Culture Shift

About Today’s Guest

Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and award-winning author. Corie has focused her career for the last 20 years as a clinician specializing in marriage, the military culture, special forces, and leadership development. She has traveled internationally to visit troops and report on deployment conditions and has taught service families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust, creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included being a part of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Military Spouse’s Employment Working Group and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Corie’s Web Site

Corie’s Book: Military Culture Shift

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, The Basics of Military Culture. In this four-part series, powered by PsychArmor in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal, you'll hear stories from six American service members about their experiences serving our country. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1814 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health and Corie's latest book, Military Culture Shift

About Today’s Guest

Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and award-winning author. Corie has focused her career for the last 20 years as a clinician specializing in marriage, the military culture, special forces, and leadership development. She has traveled internationally to visit troops and report on deployment conditions and has taught service families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust, creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included being a part of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Military Spouse’s Employment Working Group and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Corie’s Web Site

Corie’s Book: Military Culture Shift

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, The Basics of Military Culture. In this four-part series, powered by PsychArmor in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal, you'll hear stories from six American service members about their experiences serving our country. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/military-culture-series  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program full 6d5b914f-6007-417f-b126-e4507218bde3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ece8a94 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to help reluctant veterans access their VA health care benefits, particularly for mental health concerns. 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tanya Hess has been doing therapy in the Philadelphia area since 2007. She trained in adult and child psychotherapy and psychological assessment at Emory University, The  University of Tennessee, and Pennsylvania Hospital. Her post-doctoral fellowship work was  in eating disorders and residential treatment at Renfrew Center. Since completion of her fellowship she has worked in treatment and outreach for the Veterans Affairs in Philadelphia, specializing in family engagement. Dr. Hess' research has included the interaction between emotion and personality and the use of therapeutic assessment as a treatment tool. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Coaching Into Care Web site

Email Coaching Into Care Team

Coaching Into Care on Facebook

Coaching Into Care contact number: 888-823-7458, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Coaching a Loved One Into Care. At times, it can be difficult to talk to a Veteran about seeking help. This course equips caregivers with tools to identify potential struggles, and better understand problems with traditional approaches like ultimatums and forceful discussions.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/coaching-a-loved-one-into-care

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to help reluctant veterans access their VA health care benefits, particularly for mental health concerns. 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tanya Hess has been doing therapy in the Philadelphia area since 2007. She trained in adult and child psychotherapy and psychological assessment at Emory University, The  University of Tennessee, and Pennsylvania Hospital. Her post-doctoral fellowship work was  in eating disorders and residential treatment at Renfrew Center. Since completion of her fellowship she has worked in treatment and outreach for the Veterans Affairs in Philadelphia, specializing in family engagement. Dr. Hess' research has included the interaction between emotion and personality and the use of therapeutic assessment as a treatment tool. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Coaching Into Care Web site

Email Coaching Into Care Team

Coaching Into Care on Facebook

Coaching Into Care contact number: 888-823-7458, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Coaching a Loved One Into Care. At times, it can be difficult to talk to a Veteran about seeking help. This course equips caregivers with tools to identify potential struggles, and better understand problems with traditional approaches like ultimatums and forceful discussions.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/coaching-a-loved-one-into-care

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1585 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to help reluctant veterans access their VA health care benefits, particularly for mental health concerns. 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tanya Hess has been doing therapy in the Philadelphia area since 2007. She trained in adult and child psychotherapy and psychological assessment at Emory University, The  University of Tennessee, and Pennsylvania Hospital. Her post-doctoral fellowship work was  in eating disorders and residential treatment at Renfrew Center. Since completion of her fellowship she has worked in treatment and outreach for the Veterans Affairs in Philadelphia, specializing in family engagement. Dr. Hess' research has included the interaction between emotion and personality and the use of therapeutic assessment as a treatment tool. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Coaching Into Care Web site

Email Coaching Into Care Team

Coaching Into Care on Facebook

Coaching Into Care contact number: 888-823-7458, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time.

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Coaching a Loved One Into Care. At times, it can be difficult to talk to a Veteran about seeking help. This course equips caregivers with tools to identify potential struggles, and better understand problems with traditional approaches like ultimatums and forceful discussions.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/coaching-a-loved-one-into-care

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals full b6568d84-ab11-4ac2-ad15-e9613828983a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd26979a Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

About Today’s Guests

The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As Chairman, Ms. Mason led a team of approximately 1,200 personnel including Veterans Law Judges, attorneys, and operations and administrative professionals, and executed a budget of $228 million to meet the Board’s mission of conducting hearings and deciding appeals on benefits and services for Veterans and their families. During her tenure, the Board implemented several technological innovations to include the interactive decision template (IDT), CASEFLOW – a modernized end to end process of tracking claims and appeals through the Department, and Virtual Tele-hearings, which revolutionized the hearing process and improved both customer experience and employee experience by enabling Veterans to have hearings on their cell phones at locations of their choice. She expanded the corps of Veterans Law Judges, recommending and onboarding over 70 new Veterans Law Judges and expanding the Board’s budget by more than $100 million. She also championed and implemented the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) appeals process putting veterans at the center of the appeals process giving them choice, control, and clarity in the appeals process.

Chairman Mason delivered results increasing and improving access and outcomes for veterans and their families by nearly doubling the number of hearings held and decisions issued in less than 5 years and driving the resolution of legacy appeals from over 472,000 to less than 96,000 during her tenure. Ms. Mason was recognized by Disabled American Veterans as the 2021 Outstanding Federal Executive and was a recipient of the FedHealthIT 2020 Leading for Impact: Women in Leadership Award. She was recently awarded the Hiring Our Heroes Bonnie Amos Lifetime Achievement Impact Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Mason formerly served as the Executive Director for Veterans and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program office for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this position, Ms. Mason provided executive-level direction and expertise launching a marketing, outreach and training program VA-wide to over 400,000 people focused on building partnerships, training hiring managers and HR specialists, and promoting recruitment, employment, and retention of Veterans and military spouses in VA to support military readiness, financial stability, food security, suicide prevention, and the transition of service members and their families to veteran status. During her tenure, she doubled the number of recruitment events for VA, launched a tracking program to measure success, and implemented technology and streamlined processes to deliver clear and concise training materials throughout the VA and externally.

Throughout her career, Ms. Mason held several positions at VA and other Federal agencies, including at HQ USAFE at Ramstein AFB, GE. Ms. Mason is the spouse of an Air Force veteran, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (retired), and is the daughter of a World War II Navy Veteran. She advocates for supporting and changing the culture and increasing awareness surrounding mental health and suicide awareness/prevention. Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Ms. Mason received her B.A. with Distinction in Political Science and Psychology from Ohio Northern University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cheri’s Website

Cheri’s LinkedIn Profile

Pre-order Dare to Relate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Understanding the VA for You and Your Family. In this course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the VA’s many available services, tools, and resources. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-the-VA-for-You-and-Your-Family

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

About Today’s Guests

The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As Chairman, Ms. Mason led a team of approximately 1,200 personnel including Veterans Law Judges, attorneys, and operations and administrative professionals, and executed a budget of $228 million to meet the Board’s mission of conducting hearings and deciding appeals on benefits and services for Veterans and their families. During her tenure, the Board implemented several technological innovations to include the interactive decision template (IDT), CASEFLOW – a modernized end to end process of tracking claims and appeals through the Department, and Virtual Tele-hearings, which revolutionized the hearing process and improved both customer experience and employee experience by enabling Veterans to have hearings on their cell phones at locations of their choice. She expanded the corps of Veterans Law Judges, recommending and onboarding over 70 new Veterans Law Judges and expanding the Board’s budget by more than $100 million. She also championed and implemented the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) appeals process putting veterans at the center of the appeals process giving them choice, control, and clarity in the appeals process.

Chairman Mason delivered results increasing and improving access and outcomes for veterans and their families by nearly doubling the number of hearings held and decisions issued in less than 5 years and driving the resolution of legacy appeals from over 472,000 to less than 96,000 during her tenure. Ms. Mason was recognized by Disabled American Veterans as the 2021 Outstanding Federal Executive and was a recipient of the FedHealthIT 2020 Leading for Impact: Women in Leadership Award. She was recently awarded the Hiring Our Heroes Bonnie Amos Lifetime Achievement Impact Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Mason formerly served as the Executive Director for Veterans and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program office for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this position, Ms. Mason provided executive-level direction and expertise launching a marketing, outreach and training program VA-wide to over 400,000 people focused on building partnerships, training hiring managers and HR specialists, and promoting recruitment, employment, and retention of Veterans and military spouses in VA to support military readiness, financial stability, food security, suicide prevention, and the transition of service members and their families to veteran status. During her tenure, she doubled the number of recruitment events for VA, launched a tracking program to measure success, and implemented technology and streamlined processes to deliver clear and concise training materials throughout the VA and externally.

Throughout her career, Ms. Mason held several positions at VA and other Federal agencies, including at HQ USAFE at Ramstein AFB, GE. Ms. Mason is the spouse of an Air Force veteran, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (retired), and is the daughter of a World War II Navy Veteran. She advocates for supporting and changing the culture and increasing awareness surrounding mental health and suicide awareness/prevention. Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Ms. Mason received her B.A. with Distinction in Political Science and Psychology from Ohio Northern University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cheri’s Website

Cheri’s LinkedIn Profile

Pre-order Dare to Relate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Understanding the VA for You and Your Family. In this course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the VA’s many available services, tools, and resources. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-the-VA-for-You-and-Your-Family

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1742 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

About Today’s Guests

The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As Chairman, Ms. Mason led a team of approximately 1,200 personnel including Veterans Law Judges, attorneys, and operations and administrative professionals, and executed a budget of $228 million to meet the Board’s mission of conducting hearings and deciding appeals on benefits and services for Veterans and their families. During her tenure, the Board implemented several technological innovations to include the interactive decision template (IDT), CASEFLOW – a modernized end to end process of tracking claims and appeals through the Department, and Virtual Tele-hearings, which revolutionized the hearing process and improved both customer experience and employee experience by enabling Veterans to have hearings on their cell phones at locations of their choice. She expanded the corps of Veterans Law Judges, recommending and onboarding over 70 new Veterans Law Judges and expanding the Board’s budget by more than $100 million. She also championed and implemented the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) appeals process putting veterans at the center of the appeals process giving them choice, control, and clarity in the appeals process.

Chairman Mason delivered results increasing and improving access and outcomes for veterans and their families by nearly doubling the number of hearings held and decisions issued in less than 5 years and driving the resolution of legacy appeals from over 472,000 to less than 96,000 during her tenure. Ms. Mason was recognized by Disabled American Veterans as the 2021 Outstanding Federal Executive and was a recipient of the FedHealthIT 2020 Leading for Impact: Women in Leadership Award. She was recently awarded the Hiring Our Heroes Bonnie Amos Lifetime Achievement Impact Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Mason formerly served as the Executive Director for Veterans and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program office for the Department of Veterans Affairs. In this position, Ms. Mason provided executive-level direction and expertise launching a marketing, outreach and training program VA-wide to over 400,000 people focused on building partnerships, training hiring managers and HR specialists, and promoting recruitment, employment, and retention of Veterans and military spouses in VA to support military readiness, financial stability, food security, suicide prevention, and the transition of service members and their families to veteran status. During her tenure, she doubled the number of recruitment events for VA, launched a tracking program to measure success, and implemented technology and streamlined processes to deliver clear and concise training materials throughout the VA and externally.

Throughout her career, Ms. Mason held several positions at VA and other Federal agencies, including at HQ USAFE at Ramstein AFB, GE. Ms. Mason is the spouse of an Air Force veteran, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (retired), and is the daughter of a World War II Navy Veteran. She advocates for supporting and changing the culture and increasing awareness surrounding mental health and suicide awareness/prevention. Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Ms. Mason received her B.A. with Distinction in Political Science and Psychology from Ohio Northern University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cheri’s Website

Cheri’s LinkedIn Profile

Pre-order Dare to Relate

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Understanding the VA for You and Your Family. In this course, you will receive a comprehensive overview of the VA’s many available services, tools, and resources. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Understanding-the-VA-for-You-and-Your-Family

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve full f4c937c4-5cac-4052-81ab-7a5a902bf356 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d02e4cfe Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers


About Today’s Guest

 
Bruce Townshend, Chief, Employer Engagement, Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense 

Bruce Townshend is responsible for the planning, design and execution of proactive ESGR employer engagement initiatives to customers (Employers) and stakeholders (Guardsmen, Reservists and the Department of Defense). In this capacity he establishes frequent contact with corporate executives in a broad spectrum of industries, state government executives, mayors of major cities, and high-ranking military and Department of Defense officials to positively influence, motivate and persuade leaders - many of whom are uninformed or skeptical - on the merits of ESGR programs and services. 

Mr. Townshend is a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, where he enlisted in the Army in 1981 as a military policeman. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University in Boston, 1987. He was commissioned as an officer in the Military Police Corps through ROTC. He is a 2004 graduate of the Defense Information School as a qualified military Public Affairs Officer. He served a combined total of 28 years in the Army and Army Reserve, with assignments in Alabama, Virginia and Washington, and overseas assignments in Panama and Germany. He has served in Korea and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 416th Engineer Command from Darien, Illinois, in 2003. For the final three years of his career, he mobilized with the Army Reserve and was a primary developer and implementor of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) as a project and program manager up to his retirement in 2011. He worked for the Army Reserve YRRP as a contract program manager until coming to ESGR in November, 2017.

Mr. Townshend and his wife, Robin, have five grown children and eight grandchildren. He is an avid poker player and is fiercely proud of his Scottish and Irish heritages. He has been to all 50 states. He and Robin currently reside near Front Royal, Virginia.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

ESGR Website

State and Local ESGR Contacts

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Best Practices for Employer Support of National Guard & Reserve Members. This course is intended to help guide employers who hire or are looking to hire National Guard & Reserve members. This course will discuss best practices pertaining to recruiting, training, and developing family support policies.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Best-Practices-for-Employer-Support-of-National-Guard-and-Reserve

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers


About Today’s Guest

 
Bruce Townshend, Chief, Employer Engagement, Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense 

Bruce Townshend is responsible for the planning, design and execution of proactive ESGR employer engagement initiatives to customers (Employers) and stakeholders (Guardsmen, Reservists and the Department of Defense). In this capacity he establishes frequent contact with corporate executives in a broad spectrum of industries, state government executives, mayors of major cities, and high-ranking military and Department of Defense officials to positively influence, motivate and persuade leaders - many of whom are uninformed or skeptical - on the merits of ESGR programs and services. 

Mr. Townshend is a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, where he enlisted in the Army in 1981 as a military policeman. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University in Boston, 1987. He was commissioned as an officer in the Military Police Corps through ROTC. He is a 2004 graduate of the Defense Information School as a qualified military Public Affairs Officer. He served a combined total of 28 years in the Army and Army Reserve, with assignments in Alabama, Virginia and Washington, and overseas assignments in Panama and Germany. He has served in Korea and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 416th Engineer Command from Darien, Illinois, in 2003. For the final three years of his career, he mobilized with the Army Reserve and was a primary developer and implementor of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) as a project and program manager up to his retirement in 2011. He worked for the Army Reserve YRRP as a contract program manager until coming to ESGR in November, 2017.

Mr. Townshend and his wife, Robin, have five grown children and eight grandchildren. He is an avid poker player and is fiercely proud of his Scottish and Irish heritages. He has been to all 50 states. He and Robin currently reside near Front Royal, Virginia.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

ESGR Website

State and Local ESGR Contacts

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Best Practices for Employer Support of National Guard & Reserve Members. This course is intended to help guide employers who hire or are looking to hire National Guard & Reserve members. This course will discuss best practices pertaining to recruiting, training, and developing family support policies.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Best-Practices-for-Employer-Support-of-National-Guard-and-Reserve

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1653 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers


About Today’s Guest

 
Bruce Townshend, Chief, Employer Engagement, Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense 

Bruce Townshend is responsible for the planning, design and execution of proactive ESGR employer engagement initiatives to customers (Employers) and stakeholders (Guardsmen, Reservists and the Department of Defense). In this capacity he establishes frequent contact with corporate executives in a broad spectrum of industries, state government executives, mayors of major cities, and high-ranking military and Department of Defense officials to positively influence, motivate and persuade leaders - many of whom are uninformed or skeptical - on the merits of ESGR programs and services. 

Mr. Townshend is a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, where he enlisted in the Army in 1981 as a military policeman. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University in Boston, 1987. He was commissioned as an officer in the Military Police Corps through ROTC. He is a 2004 graduate of the Defense Information School as a qualified military Public Affairs Officer. He served a combined total of 28 years in the Army and Army Reserve, with assignments in Alabama, Virginia and Washington, and overseas assignments in Panama and Germany. He has served in Korea and deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 416th Engineer Command from Darien, Illinois, in 2003. For the final three years of his career, he mobilized with the Army Reserve and was a primary developer and implementor of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) as a project and program manager up to his retirement in 2011. He worked for the Army Reserve YRRP as a contract program manager until coming to ESGR in November, 2017.

Mr. Townshend and his wife, Robin, have five grown children and eight grandchildren. He is an avid poker player and is fiercely proud of his Scottish and Irish heritages. He has been to all 50 states. He and Robin currently reside near Front Royal, Virginia.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

ESGR Website

State and Local ESGR Contacts

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Best Practices for Employer Support of National Guard & Reserve Members. This course is intended to help guide employers who hire or are looking to hire National Guard & Reserve members. This course will discuss best practices pertaining to recruiting, training, and developing family support policies.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Best-Practices-for-Employer-Support-of-National-Guard-and-Reserve

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM143 - Betsey Mercado - Objective Zero for Suicide Prevention BTM143 - Betsey Mercado - Objective Zero for Suicide Prevention full 843ae3ce-abfd-417e-919e-1fa07f8ee142 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e328ffa7 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Betsey Mercado, the CEO of the Objective Zero Foundation, , a wellness technology organization that is Connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters to prevent suicide through the Objective Zero App.

About Today’s Guests

Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero’s administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Objective Zero Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Betsey Mercado, the CEO of the Objective Zero Foundation, , a wellness technology organization that is Connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters to prevent suicide through the Objective Zero App.

About Today’s Guests

Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero’s administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Objective Zero Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1645 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Betsey Mercado, the CEO of the Objective Zero Foundation, , a wellness technology organization that is Connecting the military community to mental health and wellness resources and to a network of peer and civilian supporters to prevent suicide through the Objective Zero App.

About Today’s Guests

Betsey Mercado became involved in Objective Zero after seeing the positive influence that intervention had on veterans in crisis. Betsey has committed herself to making a difference in the lives of Soldiers, veterans, and their families. Her experience working with military spouses and leading multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units gives her a unique perspective that she brings to the Objective Zero team. She volunteers her time to assist with development of the Objective Zero mobile app, maintain the website, and manage Objective Zero’s administration. Betsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Objective Zero Foundation Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM142 - Lacey Langford - Financial Wellness and Support BTM142 - Lacey Langford - Financial Wellness and Support full 9f08baf1-eec5-4b4e-834d-f3b830faa1b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf3fe1c1 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Lacey Lanford, a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse, about supporting service members, veterans, and their families with financial wellness. 

About Today’s Guest

Lacey Langford, AFC ®, is a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse who changes people’s mindset from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. Military and money are her jams. She’s an Accredited Financial Counselor ® with over 15 years of financial planning, counseling, and coaching experience.

She’s the founder and CEO of the Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to the military community with personal finance, and MilMoneyCon, a national conference and community for financial professionals united by military service. Lacey’s also the founder of LaceyLangford.com, a personal finance blog and coaching practice specializing in the unique world of the U.S. military communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Lacey’s Web site

The Military Money Show Podcast

MilMoneyCon Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Lacey Lanford, a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse, about supporting service members, veterans, and their families with financial wellness. 

About Today’s Guest

Lacey Langford, AFC ®, is a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse who changes people’s mindset from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. Military and money are her jams. She’s an Accredited Financial Counselor ® with over 15 years of financial planning, counseling, and coaching experience.

She’s the founder and CEO of the Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to the military community with personal finance, and MilMoneyCon, a national conference and community for financial professionals united by military service. Lacey’s also the founder of LaceyLangford.com, a personal finance blog and coaching practice specializing in the unique world of the U.S. military communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Lacey’s Web site

The Military Money Show Podcast

MilMoneyCon Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1804 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Lacey Lanford, a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse, about supporting service members, veterans, and their families with financial wellness. 

About Today’s Guest

Lacey Langford, AFC ®, is a financial coach, veteran, and military spouse who changes people’s mindset from being fearful of money to having control and confidence with it. Military and money are her jams. She’s an Accredited Financial Counselor ® with over 15 years of financial planning, counseling, and coaching experience.

She’s the founder and CEO of the Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to the military community with personal finance, and MilMoneyCon, a national conference and community for financial professionals united by military service. Lacey’s also the founder of LaceyLangford.com, a personal finance blog and coaching practice specializing in the unique world of the U.S. military communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Lacey’s Web site

The Military Money Show Podcast

MilMoneyCon Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor the course, Budgeting, Debt Management and Investing. This course provides steps to help you budget accordingly and manage debt as you progress towards financial wellness.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM141 - Dean Dauphinais - Supporting Native and Tribal Veterans BTM141 - Dean Dauphinais - Supporting Native and Tribal Veterans full c2c2aa96-acd7-490d-8499-e09b98dcecd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b910ec8f Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 


About Today’s Guests

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Native Eco Solutions (Dean’s Website)

Dean’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 


About Today’s Guests

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Native Eco Solutions (Dean’s Website)

Dean’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1875 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and is focused on supporting his fellow Native and Tribal veterans. 


About Today’s Guests

Dean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities

·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota

·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge

·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member

·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member

·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management

·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans’ Affairs and underserved communities

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Native Eco Solutions (Dean’s Website)

Dean’s profile on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM140 - Dr. Edil Torres Rivera – From the Army to the President of the American Counseling Association BTM140 - Dr. Edil Torres Rivera – From the Army to the President of the American Counseling Association full dc4573aa-a40f-485a-b309-a24252a58608 https://share.transistor.fm/s/638dd053 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran Dr. Edil Torres Rivera as he shares his military experience in the Army and his post-military career as a Counselor, Counselor Educator, and President of the American Counseling Association 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Edil Torres Rivera has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in multicultural counseling from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He is a professor of counseling and the director of the Latinx Cluster initiative at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Edil Torres Rivera is native Puerto Rican with a career of over 25 years in counseling. This includes 12 years in the United States Army. He currently serving as the President of the American Counseling Association (2023-2024).

Dr. Torres Rivera research interests are in multicultural counseling, group work, chaos theory, liberation psychology (decolonial approaches), indigenous counseling, Puerto Rican studies, identity development, and gang/prison-related behavior. Specifically, his primary research focuses on complexity and how indigenous healing techniques are a necessary ingredient when working with ethnic minority populations in the United States. Dr. Torres Rivera has additional interests in studying the implications of social injustice and oppression in counseling and psychotherapy with ethnic minorities in the United States.

His community work includes consultation services to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Council in Nevada, visiting professor to the Universidad del Valle, Guatemala, and he was the director of the Graduate School of Education’s School Counseling Program in Singapore

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contact Dr. Torres Rivera

The American Counseling Association

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course from the Brain Health and Wellness Learning Series, Bolstering Resilience. This course, sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, highlights five factors of wellness: goal setting, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. You’ll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it’s never too late to make a lasting change.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran Dr. Edil Torres Rivera as he shares his military experience in the Army and his post-military career as a Counselor, Counselor Educator, and President of the American Counseling Association 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Edil Torres Rivera has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in multicultural counseling from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He is a professor of counseling and the director of the Latinx Cluster initiative at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Edil Torres Rivera is native Puerto Rican with a career of over 25 years in counseling. This includes 12 years in the United States Army. He currently serving as the President of the American Counseling Association (2023-2024).

Dr. Torres Rivera research interests are in multicultural counseling, group work, chaos theory, liberation psychology (decolonial approaches), indigenous counseling, Puerto Rican studies, identity development, and gang/prison-related behavior. Specifically, his primary research focuses on complexity and how indigenous healing techniques are a necessary ingredient when working with ethnic minority populations in the United States. Dr. Torres Rivera has additional interests in studying the implications of social injustice and oppression in counseling and psychotherapy with ethnic minorities in the United States.

His community work includes consultation services to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Council in Nevada, visiting professor to the Universidad del Valle, Guatemala, and he was the director of the Graduate School of Education’s School Counseling Program in Singapore

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contact Dr. Torres Rivera

The American Counseling Association

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course from the Brain Health and Wellness Learning Series, Bolstering Resilience. This course, sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, highlights five factors of wellness: goal setting, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. You’ll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it’s never too late to make a lasting change.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1656 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran Dr. Edil Torres Rivera as he shares his military experience in the Army and his post-military career as a Counselor, Counselor Educator, and President of the American Counseling Association 

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Edil Torres Rivera has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in multicultural counseling from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He is a professor of counseling and the director of the Latinx Cluster initiative at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Edil Torres Rivera is native Puerto Rican with a career of over 25 years in counseling. This includes 12 years in the United States Army. He currently serving as the President of the American Counseling Association (2023-2024).

Dr. Torres Rivera research interests are in multicultural counseling, group work, chaos theory, liberation psychology (decolonial approaches), indigenous counseling, Puerto Rican studies, identity development, and gang/prison-related behavior. Specifically, his primary research focuses on complexity and how indigenous healing techniques are a necessary ingredient when working with ethnic minority populations in the United States. Dr. Torres Rivera has additional interests in studying the implications of social injustice and oppression in counseling and psychotherapy with ethnic minorities in the United States.

His community work includes consultation services to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Council in Nevada, visiting professor to the Universidad del Valle, Guatemala, and he was the director of the Graduate School of Education’s School Counseling Program in Singapore

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Contact Dr. Torres Rivera

The American Counseling Association

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor a course from the Brain Health and Wellness Learning Series, Bolstering Resilience. This course, sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, highlights five factors of wellness: goal setting, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. You’ll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it’s never too late to make a lasting change.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM139 - Dr. Tina Atherall - PsychArmor Now and In the Future BTM139 - Dr. Tina Atherall - PsychArmor Now and In the Future full 52e330be-a862-451d-9a00-4284c0b1b644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fba1b907 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re continuing to recognize the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with PsychArmor’s CEO, Dr. Tina Atherall.

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a concentration in nonprofit and education leadership. She is the CEO of PsychArmor leading a public health EdTech nonprofits educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families.  She has embedded her career in the field of social work leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate the public health crisis of social isolation. Dr. Atherall is a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar.  She serves in an appointed role on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and is a committee lead for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Military Social Work Specialized Practice review committee.  

Dr. Atherall has advanced certificates in nonprofit leadership, military social work, and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  She is an Associate Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, and Doctor of Social Work adjunct at Simmons University and the University of Kentucky online programs.   Board leadership roles include Board of Director participation at Mission Edge (San Diego) and Task Force Movement (Washington DC). 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM01 – Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast

BTM50-Behind The Mission: Year in Review

Bonus episode: 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O’Brien

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: the VA Campus Toolkit. This course provides information that explains characteristics of current student Veterans, some of the common adjustments issues that are encountered, and a general explanation of invisible wounds of war and how they may affect the student.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-campus-toolkit

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re continuing to recognize the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with PsychArmor’s CEO, Dr. Tina Atherall.

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a concentration in nonprofit and education leadership. She is the CEO of PsychArmor leading a public health EdTech nonprofits educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families.  She has embedded her career in the field of social work leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate the public health crisis of social isolation. Dr. Atherall is a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar.  She serves in an appointed role on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and is a committee lead for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Military Social Work Specialized Practice review committee.  

Dr. Atherall has advanced certificates in nonprofit leadership, military social work, and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  She is an Associate Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, and Doctor of Social Work adjunct at Simmons University and the University of Kentucky online programs.   Board leadership roles include Board of Director participation at Mission Edge (San Diego) and Task Force Movement (Washington DC). 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM01 – Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast

BTM50-Behind The Mission: Year in Review

Bonus episode: 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O’Brien

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: the VA Campus Toolkit. This course provides information that explains characteristics of current student Veterans, some of the common adjustments issues that are encountered, and a general explanation of invisible wounds of war and how they may affect the student.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-campus-toolkit

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1852 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re continuing to recognize the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with PsychArmor’s CEO, Dr. Tina Atherall.

About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a concentration in nonprofit and education leadership. She is the CEO of PsychArmor leading a public health EdTech nonprofits educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families.  She has embedded her career in the field of social work leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate the public health crisis of social isolation. Dr. Atherall is a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar.  She serves in an appointed role on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and is a committee lead for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Military Social Work Specialized Practice review committee.  

Dr. Atherall has advanced certificates in nonprofit leadership, military social work, and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  She is an Associate Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, and Doctor of Social Work adjunct at Simmons University and the University of Kentucky online programs.   Board leadership roles include Board of Director participation at Mission Edge (San Diego) and Task Force Movement (Washington DC). 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BTM01 – Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast

BTM50-Behind The Mission: Year in Review

Bonus episode: 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O’Brien

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: the VA Campus Toolkit. This course provides information that explains characteristics of current student Veterans, some of the common adjustments issues that are encountered, and a general explanation of invisible wounds of war and how they may affect the student.

 

You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-campus-toolkit

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we’re recognizing the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with the founder of PsychArmor, Marjorie Morrison, who is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub.

About Today’s Guest

Marjorie Morrison is the president and CEO of Psych Hub, the premier online platform for impactful and engaging learning on mental health topics. A visionary and passionate pioneer in the mental health space, Marjorie co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy in 2018 with a focused goal to combat both quality and access issues in behavioral health. Psych Hub certifies behavioral health providers into specialties using evidence-based interventions, allowing for more precision therapy with companion treatment tools for their patients. The Mental Health Ally Platform provides a host of eLearning opportunities for the layperson to learn how to assist those in need. Psych Hub’s public video library for people seeking to learn more about some of our Nation’s most vexing mental health challenges have had over three million views on their YouTube channel. Psych Hub is currently developing a registry of certified providers in specialty areas, making it easier to match those seeking treatment from a provider who has been trained to treat their diagnosis or symptoms. Psych Hub has over 700 partners that share their mental health resources touching every state in the US and every continent on the planet.

Prior to launching Psych Hub, Marjorie was the founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide by developing, promoting, and distributing free online courses spanning a wide range of topics important to those who serve military service members and their families. Under her leadership, PsychArmor flourished and is now widely recognized as the trusted and leading expert for “Best-in-Class” resources regarding the understanding of and solutions to complex and unique military veteran issues. To date, PsychArmor has trained over one million people, gaining over 500 partners along the way. 

Marjorie’s focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she had access to hundreds of Marines to interview, work with, and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. 

Marjorie is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a PPS-credentialed School Psychologist, and the author of The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis. As a renowned subject matter expert, she has been featured numerous times by national media giants such as BBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, and NPR, along with being a contributing writer for multiple outlets including TIME, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Huffington Post. Morrison has received numerous awards for her advocacy and leadership. She is a native of California who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and is the mother of three adult children. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor: Who We Are

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders.This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re recognizing the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with the founder of PsychArmor, Marjorie Morrison, who is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub.

About Today’s Guest

Marjorie Morrison is the president and CEO of Psych Hub, the premier online platform for impactful and engaging learning on mental health topics. A visionary and passionate pioneer in the mental health space, Marjorie co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy in 2018 with a focused goal to combat both quality and access issues in behavioral health. Psych Hub certifies behavioral health providers into specialties using evidence-based interventions, allowing for more precision therapy with companion treatment tools for their patients. The Mental Health Ally Platform provides a host of eLearning opportunities for the layperson to learn how to assist those in need. Psych Hub’s public video library for people seeking to learn more about some of our Nation’s most vexing mental health challenges have had over three million views on their YouTube channel. Psych Hub is currently developing a registry of certified providers in specialty areas, making it easier to match those seeking treatment from a provider who has been trained to treat their diagnosis or symptoms. Psych Hub has over 700 partners that share their mental health resources touching every state in the US and every continent on the planet.

Prior to launching Psych Hub, Marjorie was the founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide by developing, promoting, and distributing free online courses spanning a wide range of topics important to those who serve military service members and their families. Under her leadership, PsychArmor flourished and is now widely recognized as the trusted and leading expert for “Best-in-Class” resources regarding the understanding of and solutions to complex and unique military veteran issues. To date, PsychArmor has trained over one million people, gaining over 500 partners along the way. 

Marjorie’s focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she had access to hundreds of Marines to interview, work with, and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. 

Marjorie is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a PPS-credentialed School Psychologist, and the author of The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis. As a renowned subject matter expert, she has been featured numerous times by national media giants such as BBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, and NPR, along with being a contributing writer for multiple outlets including TIME, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Huffington Post. Morrison has received numerous awards for her advocacy and leadership. She is a native of California who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and is the mother of three adult children. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor: Who We Are

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders.This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1692 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re recognizing the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with the founder of PsychArmor, Marjorie Morrison, who is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub.

About Today’s Guest

Marjorie Morrison is the president and CEO of Psych Hub, the premier online platform for impactful and engaging learning on mental health topics. A visionary and passionate pioneer in the mental health space, Marjorie co-founded Psych Hub with Patrick J. Kennedy in 2018 with a focused goal to combat both quality and access issues in behavioral health. Psych Hub certifies behavioral health providers into specialties using evidence-based interventions, allowing for more precision therapy with companion treatment tools for their patients. The Mental Health Ally Platform provides a host of eLearning opportunities for the layperson to learn how to assist those in need. Psych Hub’s public video library for people seeking to learn more about some of our Nation’s most vexing mental health challenges have had over three million views on their YouTube channel. Psych Hub is currently developing a registry of certified providers in specialty areas, making it easier to match those seeking treatment from a provider who has been trained to treat their diagnosis or symptoms. Psych Hub has over 700 partners that share their mental health resources touching every state in the US and every continent on the planet.

Prior to launching Psych Hub, Marjorie was the founder and CEO of PsychArmor Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, committed to bridging the military-civilian divide by developing, promoting, and distributing free online courses spanning a wide range of topics important to those who serve military service members and their families. Under her leadership, PsychArmor flourished and is now widely recognized as the trusted and leading expert for “Best-in-Class” resources regarding the understanding of and solutions to complex and unique military veteran issues. To date, PsychArmor has trained over one million people, gaining over 500 partners along the way. 

Marjorie’s focus on supporting members of the military and their communities was first developed in the field, after she spent a year writing and implementing a revolutionary proactive counseling program for the U.S. Marines. After working with 500 Marine drill instructors, her innovative program continued at Camp Pendleton, where she had access to hundreds of Marines to interview, work with, and learn from. This implementation research was utilized to create a groundbreaking solution to approach military mental health care. 

Marjorie is a CA Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a PPS-credentialed School Psychologist, and the author of The Inside Battle: Our Military Mental Health Crisis. As a renowned subject matter expert, she has been featured numerous times by national media giants such as BBC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, and NPR, along with being a contributing writer for multiple outlets including TIME, Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Huffington Post. Morrison has received numerous awards for her advocacy and leadership. She is a native of California who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee and is the mother of three adult children. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor: Who We Are

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: The Myths and Facts of Military Leaders.This course identifies four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don’t align with the reality of working alongside Veterans and Service members.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Myths-and-Facts-of-Military-Leaders

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM137 - Shawn Moore - Suicide Prevention for Military and Veteran Families BTM137 - Shawn Moore - Suicide Prevention for Military and Veteran Families full b3731fdb-505c-4087-8ace-9ed9e812b689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/997a1f11 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Shawn Moore, the Financial Wellness program Manager for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and founder of Caregivers on the Homefront, both roles where she is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers. 

About Today’s Guests

Shawn Moore serves as the Program Manager, Financial Wellness for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she supports financial and employment related initiatives, to include the Employer Task Force and emergency financial relief offerings. Shawn is an Alumna 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow for Missouri, and has also assisted with the Foundation’s Respite Relief program.

Prior to becoming a caregiver to her husband who served for 23 years in the U.S. Army, Shawn served as a police officer for nearly 15 years with Kansas City, Missouri. She then obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Park University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in both Missouri. Prior to joining the Foundation, Shawn founded Caregivers on the Homefront where she stood up for mental health programming for veteran and military caregivers and their children.

Shawn is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers and utilizes both her lived experience and education by presenting to national audiences on how communities can best support the family members of our veterans. She has served on panels with the Veterans Administration, presented with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Alliance of Caregiving, and has shared her story on PBS News Hours, TODAY Show, and MSNBC.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

EDF Hope Fund for Critical Financial Assistance

Caregivers on the Homefront

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: VA S.A.V.E. Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Shawn Moore, the Financial Wellness program Manager for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and founder of Caregivers on the Homefront, both roles where she is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers. 

About Today’s Guests

Shawn Moore serves as the Program Manager, Financial Wellness for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she supports financial and employment related initiatives, to include the Employer Task Force and emergency financial relief offerings. Shawn is an Alumna 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow for Missouri, and has also assisted with the Foundation’s Respite Relief program.

Prior to becoming a caregiver to her husband who served for 23 years in the U.S. Army, Shawn served as a police officer for nearly 15 years with Kansas City, Missouri. She then obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Park University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in both Missouri. Prior to joining the Foundation, Shawn founded Caregivers on the Homefront where she stood up for mental health programming for veteran and military caregivers and their children.

Shawn is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers and utilizes both her lived experience and education by presenting to national audiences on how communities can best support the family members of our veterans. She has served on panels with the Veterans Administration, presented with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Alliance of Caregiving, and has shared her story on PBS News Hours, TODAY Show, and MSNBC.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

EDF Hope Fund for Critical Financial Assistance

Caregivers on the Homefront

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: VA S.A.V.E. Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2030 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Shawn Moore, the Financial Wellness program Manager for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and founder of Caregivers on the Homefront, both roles where she is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers. 

About Today’s Guests

Shawn Moore serves as the Program Manager, Financial Wellness for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she supports financial and employment related initiatives, to include the Employer Task Force and emergency financial relief offerings. Shawn is an Alumna 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow for Missouri, and has also assisted with the Foundation’s Respite Relief program.

Prior to becoming a caregiver to her husband who served for 23 years in the U.S. Army, Shawn served as a police officer for nearly 15 years with Kansas City, Missouri. She then obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Park University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in both Missouri. Prior to joining the Foundation, Shawn founded Caregivers on the Homefront where she stood up for mental health programming for veteran and military caregivers and their children.

Shawn is passionate about advocating for military and veteran caregivers and utilizes both her lived experience and education by presenting to national audiences on how communities can best support the family members of our veterans. She has served on panels with the Veterans Administration, presented with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Alliance of Caregiving, and has shared her story on PBS News Hours, TODAY Show, and MSNBC.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

EDF Hope Fund for Critical Financial Assistance

Caregivers on the Homefront

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: VA S.A.V.E. Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM136 - Rosie Gagnon - Suicide Prevention Awareness through Ultramarathons BTM136 - Rosie Gagnon - Suicide Prevention Awareness through Ultramarathons full 7a9c0374-a7a6-4be0-95a7-5a232252e393 https://share.transistor.fm/s/116b4968 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Rosie Gagnon, a military spouse and mother who is running 100 one-hundred mile ultramarathons to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide prevention after losing her son, USMC PFC James Dexter Morris, to suicide in 2018. 

About Today’s Guests

Nanette Rosie Gagnon is a military spouse, mother of 8, sheep farmer, artist, beekeeper, and ultramarathon runner residing in Berryville Virginia, After losing her oldest son, PFC James Dexter Morris to suicide on Feb 25, 2018, she began running 100-mile ultramarathons in his memory and has set out to complete 100 100s for veteran suicide awareness.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

1 Hundred 100s For Dexter Facebook Page

1 Hundred 100s for Dexter Web Site

Warrior 100 Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/finding-stability-after-suicide-loss  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Rosie Gagnon, a military spouse and mother who is running 100 one-hundred mile ultramarathons to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide prevention after losing her son, USMC PFC James Dexter Morris, to suicide in 2018. 

About Today’s Guests

Nanette Rosie Gagnon is a military spouse, mother of 8, sheep farmer, artist, beekeeper, and ultramarathon runner residing in Berryville Virginia, After losing her oldest son, PFC James Dexter Morris to suicide on Feb 25, 2018, she began running 100-mile ultramarathons in his memory and has set out to complete 100 100s for veteran suicide awareness.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

1 Hundred 100s For Dexter Facebook Page

1 Hundred 100s for Dexter Web Site

Warrior 100 Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/finding-stability-after-suicide-loss  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1978 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Rosie Gagnon, a military spouse and mother who is running 100 one-hundred mile ultramarathons to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide prevention after losing her son, USMC PFC James Dexter Morris, to suicide in 2018. 

About Today’s Guests

Nanette Rosie Gagnon is a military spouse, mother of 8, sheep farmer, artist, beekeeper, and ultramarathon runner residing in Berryville Virginia, After losing her oldest son, PFC James Dexter Morris to suicide on Feb 25, 2018, she began running 100-mile ultramarathons in his memory and has set out to complete 100 100s for veteran suicide awareness.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

1 Hundred 100s For Dexter Facebook Page

1 Hundred 100s for Dexter Web Site

Warrior 100 Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/finding-stability-after-suicide-loss  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM135 - Dr. Stephanie Renno - Measurement Based Care with the Cohen Veterans Network BTM135 - Dr. Stephanie Renno - Measurement Based Care with the Cohen Veterans Network full 13b07b39-37d3-41ef-9650-a4af5fc19f6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b5e4fe Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Renno, the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network, to discuss the CVN Measurement-Based Care Toolkit

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Stephanie Renno is the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network where she oversees the network-wide training of clinical evidence-based practices and processes and works directly to support each clinic in delivering state of the art clinical services to veterans and military families. An expert in treating Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders, Dr. Renno has trained clinicians worldwide in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Couples Therapy for Substance Use Disorders.

She has worked in both government and not-for-profit sectors providing and overseeing mental health services for veterans, service members and their families. Dr. Renno received her DSW in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, her MSW from University of Chicago and her BS from University of Illinois.

Dr. Renno lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two young children and enjoys teaching fitness classes and reading in her spare time.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cohen Veterans Network Web Site

CVN Measurement Based Care Toolkit

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Renno, the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network, to discuss the CVN Measurement-Based Care Toolkit

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Stephanie Renno is the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network where she oversees the network-wide training of clinical evidence-based practices and processes and works directly to support each clinic in delivering state of the art clinical services to veterans and military families. An expert in treating Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders, Dr. Renno has trained clinicians worldwide in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Couples Therapy for Substance Use Disorders.

She has worked in both government and not-for-profit sectors providing and overseeing mental health services for veterans, service members and their families. Dr. Renno received her DSW in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, her MSW from University of Chicago and her BS from University of Illinois.

Dr. Renno lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two young children and enjoys teaching fitness classes and reading in her spare time.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cohen Veterans Network Web Site

CVN Measurement Based Care Toolkit

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1637 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Renno, the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network, to discuss the CVN Measurement-Based Care Toolkit

About Today’s Guest

Dr. Stephanie Renno is the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network where she oversees the network-wide training of clinical evidence-based practices and processes and works directly to support each clinic in delivering state of the art clinical services to veterans and military families. An expert in treating Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders, Dr. Renno has trained clinicians worldwide in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Couples Therapy for Substance Use Disorders.

She has worked in both government and not-for-profit sectors providing and overseeing mental health services for veterans, service members and their families. Dr. Renno received her DSW in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, her MSW from University of Chicago and her BS from University of Illinois.

Dr. Renno lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two young children and enjoys teaching fitness classes and reading in her spare time.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cohen Veterans Network Web Site

CVN Measurement Based Care Toolkit

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM134 - Nick Howland and Ryan Haczynski - Suicide Prevention with The Fire Watch Program BTM134 - Nick Howland and Ryan Haczynski - Suicide Prevention with The Fire Watch Program full 2ecfddd1-ce67-4659-9239-96c90c4d180d https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe089457 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation about suicide prevention with representatives of The Fire Watch, a state-wide suicide prevention program in Florida that provides training to community members about how to identify and support service members and veterans who may be at risk for suicide. My guests today are Nick Howland, a Navy Veteran and CEO of The Fire Watch, and Ryan Haczynski, a suicide loss survivor and Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch program. 

About Today’s Guests


Nick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch, and in 2022, he was elected to the Jacksonville City Council, At Large Group 3, serving all of Duval County.

 

Ryan Haczynski is a former educator who spent two decades in the classroom impacting the lives of others. He now leads a small team as the Director of Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday Labs, a blockchain infrastructure provider in the Web3 industry. He has both former and current military members in his family, and serves as a Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch organization.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Fire Watch Web Site

Watch Stander Training Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the one of the many PsychArmor courses that support education related to suicide, the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members & Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

You can  find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation about suicide prevention with representatives of The Fire Watch, a state-wide suicide prevention program in Florida that provides training to community members about how to identify and support service members and veterans who may be at risk for suicide. My guests today are Nick Howland, a Navy Veteran and CEO of The Fire Watch, and Ryan Haczynski, a suicide loss survivor and Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch program. 

About Today’s Guests


Nick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch, and in 2022, he was elected to the Jacksonville City Council, At Large Group 3, serving all of Duval County.

 

Ryan Haczynski is a former educator who spent two decades in the classroom impacting the lives of others. He now leads a small team as the Director of Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday Labs, a blockchain infrastructure provider in the Web3 industry. He has both former and current military members in his family, and serves as a Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch organization.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Fire Watch Web Site

Watch Stander Training Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the one of the many PsychArmor courses that support education related to suicide, the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members & Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

You can  find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1886 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation about suicide prevention with representatives of The Fire Watch, a state-wide suicide prevention program in Florida that provides training to community members about how to identify and support service members and veterans who may be at risk for suicide. My guests today are Nick Howland, a Navy Veteran and CEO of The Fire Watch, and Ryan Haczynski, a suicide loss survivor and Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch program. 

About Today’s Guests


Nick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch, and in 2022, he was elected to the Jacksonville City Council, At Large Group 3, serving all of Duval County.

 

Ryan Haczynski is a former educator who spent two decades in the classroom impacting the lives of others. He now leads a small team as the Director of Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday Labs, a blockchain infrastructure provider in the Web3 industry. He has both former and current military members in his family, and serves as a Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch organization.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Fire Watch Web Site

Watch Stander Training Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the one of the many PsychArmor courses that support education related to suicide, the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members & Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

You can  find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM133 - Lindsay Church - Minority Vets of America BTM133 - Lindsay Church - Minority Vets of America full ca12f615-a7ba-42f5-8853-5d8af13cf368 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7801554a Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation Navy Veteran Lindsay Church, who goes by they/them pronouns, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans.

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Minority Vets Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Podcast episode with Dr. Samuel Odom and First Lieutenant Marlon Dortch, where we have a conversation about cultural diversity in military social work. In this episode, Dr. Odom, who is a veteran and former Military Social Worker, and Lieutenant Dortch, who is currently serving as a Military Social Worker, join the show to talk about the role of military social workers and the importance of diversity and inclusion from a military social worker perspective

 

You can see find the course here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-samuel-odom-and-1lt-marlon-dortch

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation Navy Veteran Lindsay Church, who goes by they/them pronouns, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans.

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Minority Vets Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Podcast episode with Dr. Samuel Odom and First Lieutenant Marlon Dortch, where we have a conversation about cultural diversity in military social work. In this episode, Dr. Odom, who is a veteran and former Military Social Worker, and Lieutenant Dortch, who is currently serving as a Military Social Worker, join the show to talk about the role of military social workers and the importance of diversity and inclusion from a military social worker perspective

 

You can see find the course here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-samuel-odom-and-1lt-marlon-dortch

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1872 Show Summary

On this episode, we’re featuring a conversation Navy Veteran Lindsay Church, who goes by they/them pronouns, is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans.

About Today’s Guest

Lindsay Church (they/them) is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the minority veteran community including veterans of color, women, LGBTQ+, and (non) religious minority veterans. Lindsay has over a decade of experience rooted in military and veteran advocacy and grassroots organizing and has worked among numerous coalitions to usher in transformational policy changes and reforms. They have facilitated agency-wide cultural competency trainings and assessments to ensure organizations and governmental entities are able to serve their minority and veteran constituencies effectively, efficiently, and in a culturally informed manner.

Lindsay received their graduate degree, with a focus in international conflict and countering violent extremism, and their undergraduate degree, in Near Eastern Language and Civilization and Comparative Islamic Studies, from the University of Washington. They also hold an associate degree in Persian-Farsi from Defense Language Institute. Lindsay is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where they served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretative.

Lindsay currently serves on the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, an interagency council charged with providing recommendations for public land managers and organizations to increase access to outdoor recreation for service members, veterans, and their families. 

Prior to founding and leading the Minority Veterans of America, Lindsay served as the Assistant Director and co-founder of Student Veteran Life at the University of Washington. Their previous appointments include LGBTQ Commissioner for the City of Seattle, Co-Chair of Congresswoman Suzan Delbene's (WA-1) Veterans Advisory Council, steering committee member for Recreate Responsibly Coalition, and Co-Chair of the Military Advisory Council for OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America).

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Minority Vets Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Podcast episode with Dr. Samuel Odom and First Lieutenant Marlon Dortch, where we have a conversation about cultural diversity in military social work. In this episode, Dr. Odom, who is a veteran and former Military Social Worker, and Lieutenant Dortch, who is currently serving as a Military Social Worker, join the show to talk about the role of military social workers and the importance of diversity and inclusion from a military social worker perspective

 

You can see find the course here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-samuel-odom-and-1lt-marlon-dortch

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Military Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Garcia is the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. In her role, Elizabeth focuses on strategic planning, team building, business development and strengthening partnerships.

 

Elizabeth is a seasoned military spouse of 21 years and currently serves alongside her active-duty husband, an Army Aviator, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She joined Hiring Our Heroes in September of 2017, helping to launch the pilot for the Military
Spouse Fellowship Program in Maryland. Over the past six years, she has launched other programs at Hiring Our Heroes and served in other roles to include Senior Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program and Communications Director. Elizabeth serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse employment and educates on issues
impacting the military community.

 

Before her career at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth was a communications professional and Emmy-award winning television news reporter, but, like many military spouses, experienced numerous military moves which negatively impacted her career. These experiences drove her to advocate for military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.


Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas State University and serves as an Executive Advisor for the 25th
Infantry Division. She is the recipient of the State of Texas’s Yellow Rose of Texas Award and an inductee of the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto. She resides on Oahu, Hawaii with her husband, RJ, and her daughter, Ella. Her son, Grant, is entering his plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army!

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Hiring Our Heroes website

HoH Military Spouse Resources 

Military Spouse Fellowship Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

Military Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Garcia is the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. In her role, Elizabeth focuses on strategic planning, team building, business development and strengthening partnerships.

 

Elizabeth is a seasoned military spouse of 21 years and currently serves alongside her active-duty husband, an Army Aviator, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She joined Hiring Our Heroes in September of 2017, helping to launch the pilot for the Military
Spouse Fellowship Program in Maryland. Over the past six years, she has launched other programs at Hiring Our Heroes and served in other roles to include Senior Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program and Communications Director. Elizabeth serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse employment and educates on issues
impacting the military community.

 

Before her career at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth was a communications professional and Emmy-award winning television news reporter, but, like many military spouses, experienced numerous military moves which negatively impacted her career. These experiences drove her to advocate for military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.


Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas State University and serves as an Executive Advisor for the 25th
Infantry Division. She is the recipient of the State of Texas’s Yellow Rose of Texas Award and an inductee of the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto. She resides on Oahu, Hawaii with her husband, RJ, and her daughter, Ella. Her son, Grant, is entering his plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army!

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Hiring Our Heroes website

HoH Military Spouse Resources 

Military Spouse Fellowship Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1927 Show Summary

Military Spouse Elizabeth Garcia, the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. 

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Garcia is the Director of the Military Spouse Fellowship Program for Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation connecting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. In her role, Elizabeth focuses on strategic planning, team building, business development and strengthening partnerships.

 

Elizabeth is a seasoned military spouse of 21 years and currently serves alongside her active-duty husband, an Army Aviator, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. She joined Hiring Our Heroes in September of 2017, helping to launch the pilot for the Military
Spouse Fellowship Program in Maryland. Over the past six years, she has launched other programs at Hiring Our Heroes and served in other roles to include Senior Program Manager for the Corporate Fellowship Program and Communications Director. Elizabeth serves as an advocate and subject matter expert on veteran and military spouse employment and educates on issues
impacting the military community.

 

Before her career at Hiring Our Heroes, Elizabeth was a communications professional and Emmy-award winning television news reporter, but, like many military spouses, experienced numerous military moves which negatively impacted her career. These experiences drove her to advocate for military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities.


Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas State University and serves as an Executive Advisor for the 25th
Infantry Division. She is the recipient of the State of Texas’s Yellow Rose of Texas Award and an inductee of the Honorable Order of Our Lady of Loreto. She resides on Oahu, Hawaii with her husband, RJ, and her daughter, Ella. Her son, Grant, is entering his plebe year at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Go Army!

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Hiring Our Heroes website

HoH Military Spouse Resources 

Military Spouse Fellowship Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM131 - Keara Torkelson - WWP and Support for Women Veterans BTM131 - Keara Torkelson - WWP and Support for Women Veterans full 611b36d1-d4d1-477c-beca-6921619362ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/e737c10b Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran, wounded warrior and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Keara Torkelson, as we discuss her experience as a woman veteran and an advocate for wounded warriors in her community and women veterans nationwide. 

About Today’s Guest

Army Reserve veteran Keara Torkelson was getting ready to deploy to Iraq with her unit when a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009 turned her life upside down.

Keara was shot in the back, and a bullet grazed her skull. While she was down, she saw the lights from the gunman’s laser sight and expected to be hit again. Instead, she got up and found a way out, narrowly escaping further injury and possible death.

She lives with PTSD from that tragic day and wants to let other veterans know that no matter how they might have been injured, they are not alone.

“Asking for help does not make you weak,” Keara said. “It makes you stronger.”

When she found Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Keara asked for and received the help she needed. But she had to take small steps in her healing journey.

Keara enlisted in the Army Reserve a few weeks after finishing high school. She knew she needed the discipline and was ready to serve her country. She was eager to get through the readiness process at Fort Hood and be on her way to Iraq with her unit.

Keara never got the chance to deploy because of her injuries. But neither did she have much downtime to process what happened. She returned to active duty and remained in the reserve for another two years before medically retiring at age 23.

“After the mass shooting, I had chronic headaches, and it was difficult for the doctors to figure out why,” Keara said. It took multiple visits to VA and private doctors to uncover and eventually remove metal fragments from her wounds. After retiring, Keara restarted her life with a healthier outlook.

“I changed my lifestyle to remove things from my household and my diet that could be harmful, but having purpose in helping other veterans through Wounded Warrior Project is what really helped,” Keara said.

She initially found WWP at a military event when she was still active duty and has been connecting with other veterans over the last 10 years.

“In the beginning, Wounded Warrior Project helped by getting me out of the house and back with other veterans where I could experience the camaraderie I was missing,” Keara said.

She remembers a WWP connection event at a shooting range. The stress of surviving the Fort Hood mass shooting was still raw.

“I overcame my fear with the support of Wounded Warrior Project teammates and other veterans who were there that day and who offered their support,” Keara said.

Through her personal growth and challenges of raising a young family, Keara continued seeking camaraderie with other veterans. She also made time to attend Project Odyssey®, a WWP mental health program that uses adventure-based learning to help warriors manage their invisible wounds and enhance resiliency.

“The things I learned at Project Odyssey were really helpful,” Keara said. “I kept using all the tools I learned until I felt I was in a good place in my healing. Still, I find that helping others continues to help me.”

To help other veterans, Keara volunteered as a peer mentor, and then she became a warrior leader — organizing connection events for other WWP warriors. Lately, she has been focusing her energy on virtual events that help women warriors get to know each other during fun activities.

Through the Women Warriors Initiative Survey, WWP found that 80% of the respondents reported feelings of loneliness. At the same time, research shows that 43% of WWP virtual event participants are women warriors.

Keara knows that post-traumatic stress can affect veterans of all backgrounds.

“My motivation to help other veterans is living the Wounded Warrior Project logo. I had my time when I was carried. And I want to help carry other soldiers.”

She’s led online classes on essential oils, meditation, and yoga and recently teamed up with another female veteran who is a chef to offer cooking demos from her kitchen.

Keara shares what has benefitted her journey, from meditation to finding new purpose. Warriors from all over the U.S. can tune in when the classes are virtual.

Keara is committed to helping sisters and brothers in arms stay connected, even finding time to lead virtual events during a recent family vacation. Support from her family, along with her connection to other veterans, help Keara stay focused on serving others and uplifting herself in the process.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

Women Warriors Initiative Survey

Veterans and PTSD: Understanding Causes, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Women Veterans Course Series, a 6-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which explores the history, triumphs, and unique challenges of women in uniform throughout history while highlighting the valuable service of the fastest-growing group of Veterans.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-veterans-series  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran, wounded warrior and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Keara Torkelson, as we discuss her experience as a woman veteran and an advocate for wounded warriors in her community and women veterans nationwide. 

About Today’s Guest

Army Reserve veteran Keara Torkelson was getting ready to deploy to Iraq with her unit when a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009 turned her life upside down.

Keara was shot in the back, and a bullet grazed her skull. While she was down, she saw the lights from the gunman’s laser sight and expected to be hit again. Instead, she got up and found a way out, narrowly escaping further injury and possible death.

She lives with PTSD from that tragic day and wants to let other veterans know that no matter how they might have been injured, they are not alone.

“Asking for help does not make you weak,” Keara said. “It makes you stronger.”

When she found Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Keara asked for and received the help she needed. But she had to take small steps in her healing journey.

Keara enlisted in the Army Reserve a few weeks after finishing high school. She knew she needed the discipline and was ready to serve her country. She was eager to get through the readiness process at Fort Hood and be on her way to Iraq with her unit.

Keara never got the chance to deploy because of her injuries. But neither did she have much downtime to process what happened. She returned to active duty and remained in the reserve for another two years before medically retiring at age 23.

“After the mass shooting, I had chronic headaches, and it was difficult for the doctors to figure out why,” Keara said. It took multiple visits to VA and private doctors to uncover and eventually remove metal fragments from her wounds. After retiring, Keara restarted her life with a healthier outlook.

“I changed my lifestyle to remove things from my household and my diet that could be harmful, but having purpose in helping other veterans through Wounded Warrior Project is what really helped,” Keara said.

She initially found WWP at a military event when she was still active duty and has been connecting with other veterans over the last 10 years.

“In the beginning, Wounded Warrior Project helped by getting me out of the house and back with other veterans where I could experience the camaraderie I was missing,” Keara said.

She remembers a WWP connection event at a shooting range. The stress of surviving the Fort Hood mass shooting was still raw.

“I overcame my fear with the support of Wounded Warrior Project teammates and other veterans who were there that day and who offered their support,” Keara said.

Through her personal growth and challenges of raising a young family, Keara continued seeking camaraderie with other veterans. She also made time to attend Project Odyssey®, a WWP mental health program that uses adventure-based learning to help warriors manage their invisible wounds and enhance resiliency.

“The things I learned at Project Odyssey were really helpful,” Keara said. “I kept using all the tools I learned until I felt I was in a good place in my healing. Still, I find that helping others continues to help me.”

To help other veterans, Keara volunteered as a peer mentor, and then she became a warrior leader — organizing connection events for other WWP warriors. Lately, she has been focusing her energy on virtual events that help women warriors get to know each other during fun activities.

Through the Women Warriors Initiative Survey, WWP found that 80% of the respondents reported feelings of loneliness. At the same time, research shows that 43% of WWP virtual event participants are women warriors.

Keara knows that post-traumatic stress can affect veterans of all backgrounds.

“My motivation to help other veterans is living the Wounded Warrior Project logo. I had my time when I was carried. And I want to help carry other soldiers.”

She’s led online classes on essential oils, meditation, and yoga and recently teamed up with another female veteran who is a chef to offer cooking demos from her kitchen.

Keara shares what has benefitted her journey, from meditation to finding new purpose. Warriors from all over the U.S. can tune in when the classes are virtual.

Keara is committed to helping sisters and brothers in arms stay connected, even finding time to lead virtual events during a recent family vacation. Support from her family, along with her connection to other veterans, help Keara stay focused on serving others and uplifting herself in the process.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

Women Warriors Initiative Survey

Veterans and PTSD: Understanding Causes, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Women Veterans Course Series, a 6-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which explores the history, triumphs, and unique challenges of women in uniform throughout history while highlighting the valuable service of the fastest-growing group of Veterans.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-veterans-series  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran, wounded warrior and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Keara Torkelson, as we discuss her experience as a woman veteran and an advocate for wounded warriors in her community and women veterans nationwide. 

About Today’s Guest

Army Reserve veteran Keara Torkelson was getting ready to deploy to Iraq with her unit when a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009 turned her life upside down.

Keara was shot in the back, and a bullet grazed her skull. While she was down, she saw the lights from the gunman’s laser sight and expected to be hit again. Instead, she got up and found a way out, narrowly escaping further injury and possible death.

She lives with PTSD from that tragic day and wants to let other veterans know that no matter how they might have been injured, they are not alone.

“Asking for help does not make you weak,” Keara said. “It makes you stronger.”

When she found Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), Keara asked for and received the help she needed. But she had to take small steps in her healing journey.

Keara enlisted in the Army Reserve a few weeks after finishing high school. She knew she needed the discipline and was ready to serve her country. She was eager to get through the readiness process at Fort Hood and be on her way to Iraq with her unit.

Keara never got the chance to deploy because of her injuries. But neither did she have much downtime to process what happened. She returned to active duty and remained in the reserve for another two years before medically retiring at age 23.

“After the mass shooting, I had chronic headaches, and it was difficult for the doctors to figure out why,” Keara said. It took multiple visits to VA and private doctors to uncover and eventually remove metal fragments from her wounds. After retiring, Keara restarted her life with a healthier outlook.

“I changed my lifestyle to remove things from my household and my diet that could be harmful, but having purpose in helping other veterans through Wounded Warrior Project is what really helped,” Keara said.

She initially found WWP at a military event when she was still active duty and has been connecting with other veterans over the last 10 years.

“In the beginning, Wounded Warrior Project helped by getting me out of the house and back with other veterans where I could experience the camaraderie I was missing,” Keara said.

She remembers a WWP connection event at a shooting range. The stress of surviving the Fort Hood mass shooting was still raw.

“I overcame my fear with the support of Wounded Warrior Project teammates and other veterans who were there that day and who offered their support,” Keara said.

Through her personal growth and challenges of raising a young family, Keara continued seeking camaraderie with other veterans. She also made time to attend Project Odyssey®, a WWP mental health program that uses adventure-based learning to help warriors manage their invisible wounds and enhance resiliency.

“The things I learned at Project Odyssey were really helpful,” Keara said. “I kept using all the tools I learned until I felt I was in a good place in my healing. Still, I find that helping others continues to help me.”

To help other veterans, Keara volunteered as a peer mentor, and then she became a warrior leader — organizing connection events for other WWP warriors. Lately, she has been focusing her energy on virtual events that help women warriors get to know each other during fun activities.

Through the Women Warriors Initiative Survey, WWP found that 80% of the respondents reported feelings of loneliness. At the same time, research shows that 43% of WWP virtual event participants are women warriors.

Keara knows that post-traumatic stress can affect veterans of all backgrounds.

“My motivation to help other veterans is living the Wounded Warrior Project logo. I had my time when I was carried. And I want to help carry other soldiers.”

She’s led online classes on essential oils, meditation, and yoga and recently teamed up with another female veteran who is a chef to offer cooking demos from her kitchen.

Keara shares what has benefitted her journey, from meditation to finding new purpose. Warriors from all over the U.S. can tune in when the classes are virtual.

Keara is committed to helping sisters and brothers in arms stay connected, even finding time to lead virtual events during a recent family vacation. Support from her family, along with her connection to other veterans, help Keara stay focused on serving others and uplifting herself in the process.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

Women Warriors Initiative Survey

Veterans and PTSD: Understanding Causes, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Women Veterans Course Series, a 6-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which explores the history, triumphs, and unique challenges of women in uniform throughout history while highlighting the valuable service of the fastest-growing group of Veterans.

 

You can see find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-veterans-series  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Combat Veteran and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Carasquillo, as we discuss his experience with Wounded Warrior Project Peer Support Groups, small, warrior-led support groups that connect veterans with each other in their communities. 

About Today’s Guest

On September 9, 2005, Michael Carrasquillo jumped to the ground from a hovering helicopter in Afghanistan, looking to help his unit capture a high- value Al Qaeda official. But when his team was ambushed and one of his soldiers was injured, Michael ran to help — despite not having anywhere to hide from incoming bullets. He was shot five times and would spend the next two years in hospitals learning how to walk and use his hands again.

Unfortunately, his injuries were so severe that 100 percent of his medical care was geared toward physical healing. He was never tested for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

It was more than a year after Michael was medically retired that he and his wife realized something was very wrong.

“Everything seemed to be alright at first,” says Michael. “But I started to isolate and get really depressed. I had suicidal thoughts, and I started to do behaviors that, in my head, were irrational.”

Michael was on a dark downward spiral until he connected with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).

“It started out as just a place for me to meet and talk to other warriors. At the time it’s a feeling of, ‘I’m the only one going through this, I don’t want people to see me like this.’ It’s a freeing experience to just talk. Veteran engagement was the gateway to bigger and better things.”

Michael started taking advantage of the free programs and services WWP provides. Warriors to Work helped him craft a resume and land a job he loves with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA).

Not only has Michael found a civilian career through WWP, he has also found a renewed purpose, helping other veterans in their transitions. Michael serves as a peer mentor to other veterans in different stages of their recoveries — bringing veterans together to help one another heal.

“In my life now, I feel like I’m in a very blessed position, and what I’d like to do is give back as much as I can. WWP helped me become the best possible version of myself.”

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Peer Leader Training Series, a 10-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which will explore the role of Peer Leaders in supporting their fellow Veterans. In this series, you will learn about becoming a peer support group leader, defining, establishing, and facilitating your peer support group, resolving conflict in your peer support group, ethics and boundaries, and more. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/wwp-peer-leader-series

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

 

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Combat Veteran and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Carasquillo, as we discuss his experience with Wounded Warrior Project Peer Support Groups, small, warrior-led support groups that connect veterans with each other in their communities. 

About Today’s Guest

On September 9, 2005, Michael Carrasquillo jumped to the ground from a hovering helicopter in Afghanistan, looking to help his unit capture a high- value Al Qaeda official. But when his team was ambushed and one of his soldiers was injured, Michael ran to help — despite not having anywhere to hide from incoming bullets. He was shot five times and would spend the next two years in hospitals learning how to walk and use his hands again.

Unfortunately, his injuries were so severe that 100 percent of his medical care was geared toward physical healing. He was never tested for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

It was more than a year after Michael was medically retired that he and his wife realized something was very wrong.

“Everything seemed to be alright at first,” says Michael. “But I started to isolate and get really depressed. I had suicidal thoughts, and I started to do behaviors that, in my head, were irrational.”

Michael was on a dark downward spiral until he connected with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).

“It started out as just a place for me to meet and talk to other warriors. At the time it’s a feeling of, ‘I’m the only one going through this, I don’t want people to see me like this.’ It’s a freeing experience to just talk. Veteran engagement was the gateway to bigger and better things.”

Michael started taking advantage of the free programs and services WWP provides. Warriors to Work helped him craft a resume and land a job he loves with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA).

Not only has Michael found a civilian career through WWP, he has also found a renewed purpose, helping other veterans in their transitions. Michael serves as a peer mentor to other veterans in different stages of their recoveries — bringing veterans together to help one another heal.

“In my life now, I feel like I’m in a very blessed position, and what I’d like to do is give back as much as I can. WWP helped me become the best possible version of myself.”

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Peer Leader Training Series, a 10-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which will explore the role of Peer Leaders in supporting their fellow Veterans. In this series, you will learn about becoming a peer support group leader, defining, establishing, and facilitating your peer support group, resolving conflict in your peer support group, ethics and boundaries, and more. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/wwp-peer-leader-series

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

 

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1513 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Combat Veteran and Peer Support Leader with the Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Carasquillo, as we discuss his experience with Wounded Warrior Project Peer Support Groups, small, warrior-led support groups that connect veterans with each other in their communities. 

About Today’s Guest

On September 9, 2005, Michael Carrasquillo jumped to the ground from a hovering helicopter in Afghanistan, looking to help his unit capture a high- value Al Qaeda official. But when his team was ambushed and one of his soldiers was injured, Michael ran to help — despite not having anywhere to hide from incoming bullets. He was shot five times and would spend the next two years in hospitals learning how to walk and use his hands again.

Unfortunately, his injuries were so severe that 100 percent of his medical care was geared toward physical healing. He was never tested for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

It was more than a year after Michael was medically retired that he and his wife realized something was very wrong.

“Everything seemed to be alright at first,” says Michael. “But I started to isolate and get really depressed. I had suicidal thoughts, and I started to do behaviors that, in my head, were irrational.”

Michael was on a dark downward spiral until he connected with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).

“It started out as just a place for me to meet and talk to other warriors. At the time it’s a feeling of, ‘I’m the only one going through this, I don’t want people to see me like this.’ It’s a freeing experience to just talk. Veteran engagement was the gateway to bigger and better things.”

Michael started taking advantage of the free programs and services WWP provides. Warriors to Work helped him craft a resume and land a job he loves with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA).

Not only has Michael found a civilian career through WWP, he has also found a renewed purpose, helping other veterans in their transitions. Michael serves as a peer mentor to other veterans in different stages of their recoveries — bringing veterans together to help one another heal.

“In my life now, I feel like I’m in a very blessed position, and what I’d like to do is give back as much as I can. WWP helped me become the best possible version of myself.”

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

Wounded Warrior Project Programs

Wounded Warrior Project Veteran Peer Support Groups

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Peer Leader Training Series, a 10-part series powered by PsychArmor, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, which will explore the role of Peer Leaders in supporting their fellow Veterans. In this series, you will learn about becoming a peer support group leader, defining, establishing, and facilitating your peer support group, resolving conflict in your peer support group, ethics and boundaries, and more. 

 

You can see find the course here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/wwp-peer-leader-series

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project who offers direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with advocacy efforts, that improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families. You can find out more about how they support veterans and access their programs at  www.woundedwarriorproject.org   

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

 

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Brandi Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Northwell’s United Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans and their Families, to discuss her work in supporting PsychArmor’s Hidden Helpers Facilitators Guide and Interactive Journal, which is designed to increase peer support among military-connected caregiving youth and reduce social isolation

About Today’s Guest

 

Brandi M Carney, LCSW, joined Northwell's Unified Behavioral Health Center for military, Veterans, and their families in December of 2021. Prior to that time, she spent 25 years at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Ms. Carney served in a multitude of capacities within the VA, including inpatient units, Emergency Room Admissions Coordinator, Home Care, Outpatient Mental Health, and her final role serving 10 1/2 years as Northport's post 9/11 Caregiver Support Program Coordinator. Ms.Carney also served as a VISN 2 lead for the VA’s New York/New Jersey healthcare network. 

 

Brandi received her Master's degree in Social Work from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, with a concentration in loss and recovery. She has served on the Red Cross mental health disaster team since 2001, deploying to the Family Assistance Center immediately following the events of 9/11. She has presented at the Red Cross’ national mental health conference as well as the National Conference for the National Association for Social Work. 

 

Ms Carney teaches Veteran and Military Culture at Touro’s Graduate School of Social Work in New York City. She's regularly engaged in community outreach efforts as well as volunteering within many military organizations throughout New York .Ms Carney is trained in cognitive processing therapy, unified protocols for children and adolescents, EFT, and Transcendental Meditation.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Northwell Behavioral Health Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and their Families

Hidden Helpers Facilitator Guide

Hidden Helpers Participant Journal

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Brandi Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Northwell’s United Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans and their Families, to discuss her work in supporting PsychArmor’s Hidden Helpers Facilitators Guide and Interactive Journal, which is designed to increase peer support among military-connected caregiving youth and reduce social isolation

About Today’s Guest

 

Brandi M Carney, LCSW, joined Northwell's Unified Behavioral Health Center for military, Veterans, and their families in December of 2021. Prior to that time, she spent 25 years at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Ms. Carney served in a multitude of capacities within the VA, including inpatient units, Emergency Room Admissions Coordinator, Home Care, Outpatient Mental Health, and her final role serving 10 1/2 years as Northport's post 9/11 Caregiver Support Program Coordinator. Ms.Carney also served as a VISN 2 lead for the VA’s New York/New Jersey healthcare network. 

 

Brandi received her Master's degree in Social Work from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, with a concentration in loss and recovery. She has served on the Red Cross mental health disaster team since 2001, deploying to the Family Assistance Center immediately following the events of 9/11. She has presented at the Red Cross’ national mental health conference as well as the National Conference for the National Association for Social Work. 

 

Ms Carney teaches Veteran and Military Culture at Touro’s Graduate School of Social Work in New York City. She's regularly engaged in community outreach efforts as well as volunteering within many military organizations throughout New York .Ms Carney is trained in cognitive processing therapy, unified protocols for children and adolescents, EFT, and Transcendental Meditation.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Northwell Behavioral Health Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and their Families

Hidden Helpers Facilitator Guide

Hidden Helpers Participant Journal

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1718 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Brandi Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Northwell’s United Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans and their Families, to discuss her work in supporting PsychArmor’s Hidden Helpers Facilitators Guide and Interactive Journal, which is designed to increase peer support among military-connected caregiving youth and reduce social isolation

About Today’s Guest

 

Brandi M Carney, LCSW, joined Northwell's Unified Behavioral Health Center for military, Veterans, and their families in December of 2021. Prior to that time, she spent 25 years at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Ms. Carney served in a multitude of capacities within the VA, including inpatient units, Emergency Room Admissions Coordinator, Home Care, Outpatient Mental Health, and her final role serving 10 1/2 years as Northport's post 9/11 Caregiver Support Program Coordinator. Ms.Carney also served as a VISN 2 lead for the VA’s New York/New Jersey healthcare network. 

 

Brandi received her Master's degree in Social Work from The State University of New York at Stony Brook, with a concentration in loss and recovery. She has served on the Red Cross mental health disaster team since 2001, deploying to the Family Assistance Center immediately following the events of 9/11. She has presented at the Red Cross’ national mental health conference as well as the National Conference for the National Association for Social Work. 

 

Ms Carney teaches Veteran and Military Culture at Touro’s Graduate School of Social Work in New York City. She's regularly engaged in community outreach efforts as well as volunteering within many military organizations throughout New York .Ms Carney is trained in cognitive processing therapy, unified protocols for children and adolescents, EFT, and Transcendental Meditation.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Northwell Behavioral Health Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and their Families

Hidden Helpers Facilitator Guide

Hidden Helpers Participant Journal

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM128 - Justin Schmitt - Suicide Prevention with USAA and Face the Fight BTM128 - Justin Schmitt - Suicide Prevention with USAA and Face the Fight full 0137069d-81e4-4060-ac1e-055354f7d604 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d3a8add Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Justin Schmitt, Senior Deputy of Corporate Responsibility at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. Military Community. On this episode, we talk about one of USAA’s social support initiatives, Face the Fight, a coalition that is working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering real, open conversations around support and hope.

About Today’s Guest


Justin Schmitt serves as senior deputy of Corporate Responsibility (CR) at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. military community. He leads a high-performing team that directs corporate citizenship investments to positively impact our nation’s military families and USAA’s local communities while helping to activate employee engagement, drive operational efficiencies, and elevate stakeholder engagement and connectivity. He serves as an officer of The USAA Foundation, Inc., and provides oversight of enterprise philanthropic investment policies, procedures, and related governance to ensure high standards of compliance and risk management associated with philanthropic investments.

Since 2015, USAA has more than doubled its annual philanthropic giving. Between 2015-20, USAA’s CR team directed more $200M philanthropically to nonprofit organizations; approximately 60% directly in support of currently serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. USAA’s corporate citizenship program achieves top quartile levels of employee engagement through innovative giving and volunteer programs. Annually, USAA employees contribute approximately $10M to nonprofits and log nearly 200K volunteer hours, results that reinforce the company’s values and put USAA in top-quartile levels of employee citizenship engagement.

In 2020, the USAA CR team deployed more than $40 million in grants to assist military families and local communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the innovative Military Family Relief Initiative. The team also developed a place-based strategy for a $50M, three-year (2020-22) commitment to advance racial equality in education and employment, with the desired end-state to close the racial earnings gap. USAA CR ranked No.1 In FORTUNE Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies List” and has received the nonprofit Blue Star Families’ Constance J. Milstein award for innovative military philanthropy.

Justin was a Mayborn Scholar at the University of North Texas, where he earned a Master of Journalism degree and taught undergraduate classes. He received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Tarleton State University, part of the Texas

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Face the Fight Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Justin Schmitt, Senior Deputy of Corporate Responsibility at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. Military Community. On this episode, we talk about one of USAA’s social support initiatives, Face the Fight, a coalition that is working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering real, open conversations around support and hope.

About Today’s Guest


Justin Schmitt serves as senior deputy of Corporate Responsibility (CR) at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. military community. He leads a high-performing team that directs corporate citizenship investments to positively impact our nation’s military families and USAA’s local communities while helping to activate employee engagement, drive operational efficiencies, and elevate stakeholder engagement and connectivity. He serves as an officer of The USAA Foundation, Inc., and provides oversight of enterprise philanthropic investment policies, procedures, and related governance to ensure high standards of compliance and risk management associated with philanthropic investments.

Since 2015, USAA has more than doubled its annual philanthropic giving. Between 2015-20, USAA’s CR team directed more $200M philanthropically to nonprofit organizations; approximately 60% directly in support of currently serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. USAA’s corporate citizenship program achieves top quartile levels of employee engagement through innovative giving and volunteer programs. Annually, USAA employees contribute approximately $10M to nonprofits and log nearly 200K volunteer hours, results that reinforce the company’s values and put USAA in top-quartile levels of employee citizenship engagement.

In 2020, the USAA CR team deployed more than $40 million in grants to assist military families and local communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the innovative Military Family Relief Initiative. The team also developed a place-based strategy for a $50M, three-year (2020-22) commitment to advance racial equality in education and employment, with the desired end-state to close the racial earnings gap. USAA CR ranked No.1 In FORTUNE Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies List” and has received the nonprofit Blue Star Families’ Constance J. Milstein award for innovative military philanthropy.

Justin was a Mayborn Scholar at the University of North Texas, where he earned a Master of Journalism degree and taught undergraduate classes. He received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Tarleton State University, part of the Texas

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Face the Fight Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1672 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Justin Schmitt, Senior Deputy of Corporate Responsibility at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. Military Community. On this episode, we talk about one of USAA’s social support initiatives, Face the Fight, a coalition that is working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering real, open conversations around support and hope.

About Today’s Guest


Justin Schmitt serves as senior deputy of Corporate Responsibility (CR) at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. military community. He leads a high-performing team that directs corporate citizenship investments to positively impact our nation’s military families and USAA’s local communities while helping to activate employee engagement, drive operational efficiencies, and elevate stakeholder engagement and connectivity. He serves as an officer of The USAA Foundation, Inc., and provides oversight of enterprise philanthropic investment policies, procedures, and related governance to ensure high standards of compliance and risk management associated with philanthropic investments.

Since 2015, USAA has more than doubled its annual philanthropic giving. Between 2015-20, USAA’s CR team directed more $200M philanthropically to nonprofit organizations; approximately 60% directly in support of currently serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. USAA’s corporate citizenship program achieves top quartile levels of employee engagement through innovative giving and volunteer programs. Annually, USAA employees contribute approximately $10M to nonprofits and log nearly 200K volunteer hours, results that reinforce the company’s values and put USAA in top-quartile levels of employee citizenship engagement.

In 2020, the USAA CR team deployed more than $40 million in grants to assist military families and local communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the innovative Military Family Relief Initiative. The team also developed a place-based strategy for a $50M, three-year (2020-22) commitment to advance racial equality in education and employment, with the desired end-state to close the racial earnings gap. USAA CR ranked No.1 In FORTUNE Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies List” and has received the nonprofit Blue Star Families’ Constance J. Milstein award for innovative military philanthropy.

Justin was a Mayborn Scholar at the University of North Texas, where he earned a Master of Journalism degree and taught undergraduate classes. He received a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Tarleton State University, part of the Texas

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Face the Fight Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course, Suicide in Military and Veterans. IN this course, Dr. Craig Bryan, a nationally recognized leader in the effort to reduce SMVF suicide, provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.

 

You can see find the course here: 

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM127 - Sam Whitehurst - Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services BTM127 - Sam Whitehurst - Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services full fd742f42-ad8d-4eb3-a0c1-15447ed6cf09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f22e9551 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1666 Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM126 - Koby Langley - Red Cross Support for SMVF BTM126 - Koby Langley - Red Cross Support for SMVF full 8f950500-77f5-4a04-babc-3d7e3ebab6df https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a8b5a9 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Koby Langley, Senior Vice President for Red Cross International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, about the resources and opportunities to serve provided by the American Red Cross 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Koby J. Langley, JD, MPA Senior Vice President The American Red Cross

As Senior Vice President for International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, Koby Langley provides oversight and direction for American Red Cross programs around the world, with a focus on global elimination of measles and rubella, and international disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations for communities in need. In addition, Langley oversees the worldwide support provided to service members, veterans and their families — the oldest congressionally chartered mission of the American Red Cross.

Working in coordination with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, the American Red Cross International Services provides critical support in Latin America,

Africa, Asia and Europe in some of the world’s most at-risk communities around the world. In addition, International Services helps to reconnect families separated by crises via participation in the global Restoring Family Links communication network, supporting almost 10,000 families a year. The Red Cross is also a key partner in the global effort to eliminate measles and Rubella, supporting 2 billion vaccinations since 2001.

Service to the Armed Forces provides critical services with a caring touch, from the moment a member of the military joins the ranks, throughout their military careers and long after they return home as veterans. Operating the largest integrated emergency and critical support case management system for military families in the world, the military counts on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families during a crisis – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally, Service to the Armed Forces provides in-theater support to service members deployed overseas. Service to the Armed Forces leads volunteer activities on 180 locations on military installations, 171 Veteran Affairs facilities and provides Emergency Communication Assistance services to more than 80,000 Military members and their families a year.

Langley previously served as the Director of Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Engagement at the White House and the Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Initiatives for CNCS, leading the largest expansion of services, and grants for veterans and military families in Agency history.

In 2010 he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service at Department of Defense, where he worked as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary and Senior Advisor for the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy. In 2009, Langley worked as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, leading strategic communications and several constituency-based strategic planning portfolios.

 In 2008, Langley was appointed to the Presidential Review Team for the Department of Veterans Affairs. From 2006 to 2008, Langley was the managing member of a litigation firm and worked as a Veteran organizer for the successful Congressional race of the first Iraq War Veteran elected to Congress.

During his military service, Langley was appointed as the first in-theater Foreign Claims Commissioner for Iraq; developed and published the first Foreign Claims Act Standard Operating Procedure in Iraq, and paid the first civil reconstruction claims during combat operations.

Langley conducted over 100 Foreign Claims Act and Laws of Armed Conflict missions/convoys in Iraq, and served as an Operational Law Attorney and Prosecutor for the 82d Airborne Division. Langley also served as a Litigation Counsel for the Army where he practiced with dozens of attorneys in the Department of Justice, assisting in successful litigation of over 150 cases. He is published in numerous national news outlets, and has conducted visiting correspondent interviews for Fox News and MSNBC.

Langley is a two-tour combat Veteran and Bronze Star recipient for meritorious service.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Red Cross Website

American Red Cross Hero Care App

Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode number 34 highlighting the American Red Cross Miltiary and Veteran Caregiver Network. On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging.

 

You can see find the episode here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-comeau

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Koby Langley, Senior Vice President for Red Cross International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, about the resources and opportunities to serve provided by the American Red Cross 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Koby J. Langley, JD, MPA Senior Vice President The American Red Cross

As Senior Vice President for International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, Koby Langley provides oversight and direction for American Red Cross programs around the world, with a focus on global elimination of measles and rubella, and international disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations for communities in need. In addition, Langley oversees the worldwide support provided to service members, veterans and their families — the oldest congressionally chartered mission of the American Red Cross.

Working in coordination with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, the American Red Cross International Services provides critical support in Latin America,

Africa, Asia and Europe in some of the world’s most at-risk communities around the world. In addition, International Services helps to reconnect families separated by crises via participation in the global Restoring Family Links communication network, supporting almost 10,000 families a year. The Red Cross is also a key partner in the global effort to eliminate measles and Rubella, supporting 2 billion vaccinations since 2001.

Service to the Armed Forces provides critical services with a caring touch, from the moment a member of the military joins the ranks, throughout their military careers and long after they return home as veterans. Operating the largest integrated emergency and critical support case management system for military families in the world, the military counts on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families during a crisis – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally, Service to the Armed Forces provides in-theater support to service members deployed overseas. Service to the Armed Forces leads volunteer activities on 180 locations on military installations, 171 Veteran Affairs facilities and provides Emergency Communication Assistance services to more than 80,000 Military members and their families a year.

Langley previously served as the Director of Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Engagement at the White House and the Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Initiatives for CNCS, leading the largest expansion of services, and grants for veterans and military families in Agency history.

In 2010 he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service at Department of Defense, where he worked as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary and Senior Advisor for the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy. In 2009, Langley worked as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, leading strategic communications and several constituency-based strategic planning portfolios.

 In 2008, Langley was appointed to the Presidential Review Team for the Department of Veterans Affairs. From 2006 to 2008, Langley was the managing member of a litigation firm and worked as a Veteran organizer for the successful Congressional race of the first Iraq War Veteran elected to Congress.

During his military service, Langley was appointed as the first in-theater Foreign Claims Commissioner for Iraq; developed and published the first Foreign Claims Act Standard Operating Procedure in Iraq, and paid the first civil reconstruction claims during combat operations.

Langley conducted over 100 Foreign Claims Act and Laws of Armed Conflict missions/convoys in Iraq, and served as an Operational Law Attorney and Prosecutor for the 82d Airborne Division. Langley also served as a Litigation Counsel for the Army where he practiced with dozens of attorneys in the Department of Justice, assisting in successful litigation of over 150 cases. He is published in numerous national news outlets, and has conducted visiting correspondent interviews for Fox News and MSNBC.

Langley is a two-tour combat Veteran and Bronze Star recipient for meritorious service.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Red Cross Website

American Red Cross Hero Care App

Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode number 34 highlighting the American Red Cross Miltiary and Veteran Caregiver Network. On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging.

 

You can see find the episode here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-comeau

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2013 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Koby Langley, Senior Vice President for Red Cross International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, about the resources and opportunities to serve provided by the American Red Cross 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Koby J. Langley, JD, MPA Senior Vice President The American Red Cross

As Senior Vice President for International Services and Service to the Armed Forces, Koby Langley provides oversight and direction for American Red Cross programs around the world, with a focus on global elimination of measles and rubella, and international disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations for communities in need. In addition, Langley oversees the worldwide support provided to service members, veterans and their families — the oldest congressionally chartered mission of the American Red Cross.

Working in coordination with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, the American Red Cross International Services provides critical support in Latin America,

Africa, Asia and Europe in some of the world’s most at-risk communities around the world. In addition, International Services helps to reconnect families separated by crises via participation in the global Restoring Family Links communication network, supporting almost 10,000 families a year. The Red Cross is also a key partner in the global effort to eliminate measles and Rubella, supporting 2 billion vaccinations since 2001.

Service to the Armed Forces provides critical services with a caring touch, from the moment a member of the military joins the ranks, throughout their military careers and long after they return home as veterans. Operating the largest integrated emergency and critical support case management system for military families in the world, the military counts on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications that link them with their families during a crisis – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additionally, Service to the Armed Forces provides in-theater support to service members deployed overseas. Service to the Armed Forces leads volunteer activities on 180 locations on military installations, 171 Veteran Affairs facilities and provides Emergency Communication Assistance services to more than 80,000 Military members and their families a year.

Langley previously served as the Director of Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Engagement at the White House and the Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran and Military Family Initiatives for CNCS, leading the largest expansion of services, and grants for veterans and military families in Agency history.

In 2010 he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service at Department of Defense, where he worked as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary and Senior Advisor for the Office of Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy. In 2009, Langley worked as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, leading strategic communications and several constituency-based strategic planning portfolios.

 In 2008, Langley was appointed to the Presidential Review Team for the Department of Veterans Affairs. From 2006 to 2008, Langley was the managing member of a litigation firm and worked as a Veteran organizer for the successful Congressional race of the first Iraq War Veteran elected to Congress.

During his military service, Langley was appointed as the first in-theater Foreign Claims Commissioner for Iraq; developed and published the first Foreign Claims Act Standard Operating Procedure in Iraq, and paid the first civil reconstruction claims during combat operations.

Langley conducted over 100 Foreign Claims Act and Laws of Armed Conflict missions/convoys in Iraq, and served as an Operational Law Attorney and Prosecutor for the 82d Airborne Division. Langley also served as a Litigation Counsel for the Army where he practiced with dozens of attorneys in the Department of Justice, assisting in successful litigation of over 150 cases. He is published in numerous national news outlets, and has conducted visiting correspondent interviews for Fox News and MSNBC.

Langley is a two-tour combat Veteran and Bronze Star recipient for meritorious service.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Red Cross Website

American Red Cross Hero Care App

Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission Podcast Episode number 34 highlighting the American Red Cross Miltiary and Veteran Caregiver Network. On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging.

 

You can see find the episode here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/melissa-comeau

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Kauth, Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Health, Office of Patient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration, about the support available for LGBTQ+ Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Kauth was sworn in as the first Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program on August 29, 2022.  He leads the development and implementation of health care policy and best practices for Veterans who have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and similar identities (LGBTQ+) – a population who have historically experienced stigmatization, discrimination, and barriers to culturally responsive health care. Dr. Kauth has worked to develop routine data collection processes for sexual orientation and gender identity in VHA and the use of these data to understand and address health inequities experienced by LGBTQ+ Veterans. His goal is to incorporate attention to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans in every clinical service and benefit provided by VA so that an LGBTQ+ Health Program becomes obsolete.

Prior to accepting this position, Dr. Kauth served as Co-Director of the VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) for 18 years. The VA South Central MIRECC worked to develop new knowledge about mental health treatments and implement this new knowledge and innovative health care delivery for rural and other underserved Veterans.

In 2021, Dr. Kauth was named the Top Five Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2018, he received a Special Achievement Award from the Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality and the James Besyner Lifetime Achievement Award from Division 18 (Public Service) of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kauth has published numerous scientific journal articles, book chapters, and books on LGBTQ+ health, sexual health, sexual attraction, and evolutionary psychology.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program

LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Locator

VHA Train

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episodes number 20 with Jennifer Dane and number 99 with Crystal Ellington. On episode 20, we feature a conversation with US Air Force Veteran Jenn Dane to talk about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. And on episode 99, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded, and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Kauth, Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Health, Office of Patient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration, about the support available for LGBTQ+ Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Kauth was sworn in as the first Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program on August 29, 2022.  He leads the development and implementation of health care policy and best practices for Veterans who have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and similar identities (LGBTQ+) – a population who have historically experienced stigmatization, discrimination, and barriers to culturally responsive health care. Dr. Kauth has worked to develop routine data collection processes for sexual orientation and gender identity in VHA and the use of these data to understand and address health inequities experienced by LGBTQ+ Veterans. His goal is to incorporate attention to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans in every clinical service and benefit provided by VA so that an LGBTQ+ Health Program becomes obsolete.

Prior to accepting this position, Dr. Kauth served as Co-Director of the VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) for 18 years. The VA South Central MIRECC worked to develop new knowledge about mental health treatments and implement this new knowledge and innovative health care delivery for rural and other underserved Veterans.

In 2021, Dr. Kauth was named the Top Five Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2018, he received a Special Achievement Award from the Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality and the James Besyner Lifetime Achievement Award from Division 18 (Public Service) of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kauth has published numerous scientific journal articles, book chapters, and books on LGBTQ+ health, sexual health, sexual attraction, and evolutionary psychology.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program

LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Locator

VHA Train

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episodes number 20 with Jennifer Dane and number 99 with Crystal Ellington. On episode 20, we feature a conversation with US Air Force Veteran Jenn Dane to talk about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. And on episode 99, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded, and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1616 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Kauth, Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Health, Office of Patient Care Services, Veterans Health Administration, about the support available for LGBTQ+ Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Kauth was sworn in as the first Executive Director of the LGBTQ+ Health Program on August 29, 2022.  He leads the development and implementation of health care policy and best practices for Veterans who have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and similar identities (LGBTQ+) – a population who have historically experienced stigmatization, discrimination, and barriers to culturally responsive health care. Dr. Kauth has worked to develop routine data collection processes for sexual orientation and gender identity in VHA and the use of these data to understand and address health inequities experienced by LGBTQ+ Veterans. His goal is to incorporate attention to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans in every clinical service and benefit provided by VA so that an LGBTQ+ Health Program becomes obsolete.

Prior to accepting this position, Dr. Kauth served as Co-Director of the VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) for 18 years. The VA South Central MIRECC worked to develop new knowledge about mental health treatments and implement this new knowledge and innovative health care delivery for rural and other underserved Veterans.

In 2021, Dr. Kauth was named the Top Five Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions at Baylor College of Medicine. In 2018, he received a Special Achievement Award from the Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality and the James Besyner Lifetime Achievement Award from Division 18 (Public Service) of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Kauth has published numerous scientific journal articles, book chapters, and books on LGBTQ+ health, sexual health, sexual attraction, and evolutionary psychology.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program

LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Locator

VHA Train

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor podcast episodes number 20 with Jennifer Dane and number 99 with Crystal Ellington. On episode 20, we feature a conversation with US Air Force Veteran Jenn Dane to talk about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. And on episode 99, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded, and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the military and Veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention.

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

https://psycharmor.org/podcast/crystal-ellington

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM124 - Carl Cricco - Service Dogs for Veterans with K9s for Warriors BTM124 - Carl Cricco - Service Dogs for Veterans with K9s for Warriors full bebfa97b-1adf-4ac7-9ca6-28108a092327 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9efbfc26 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Carl Cricco, Chief Executive Officer of K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for veterans. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Prior to joining K9s, Carl worked at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as a senior vice president of marketing, ensuring the stories from that day were never forgotten. Living just blocks from the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, that day left an indelible mark, as it did for many. He has spent much of his career ensuring Americans never forget 9/11, and at K9s For Warriors, he is committed to ensuring those who fought in conflicts resulting from that day and others, are also not forgotten.

Before taking on the role of chief executive officer, Carl was the chief marketing and development officer at K9s for two years, effectively sharing the incredible impact of the K9s mission on both veterans and dogs — also increasing revenues by 70% in a one-year period. Carl has spent the last ten years in executive leadership, primarily in marketing with previous work featured by the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Week.

Early in his career, Carl worked at leading media companies, including ABC News. Cricco holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business, where he specialized in marketing. He was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, and although he misses his local Italian deli and not needing a car to get around, he wouldn’t trade the Florida sun to get those things back. He is a family man, spending much of his free time with his two-year-old son and amazing wife Emily.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

K9s For Warriors Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Interact with Assistance Animals. This course is designed for the general population to learn about the different types of assistance animals (specifically focusing on dogs) and how to effectively interact with them. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-interact-with-assistance-animals

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Carl Cricco, Chief Executive Officer of K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for veterans. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Prior to joining K9s, Carl worked at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as a senior vice president of marketing, ensuring the stories from that day were never forgotten. Living just blocks from the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, that day left an indelible mark, as it did for many. He has spent much of his career ensuring Americans never forget 9/11, and at K9s For Warriors, he is committed to ensuring those who fought in conflicts resulting from that day and others, are also not forgotten.

Before taking on the role of chief executive officer, Carl was the chief marketing and development officer at K9s for two years, effectively sharing the incredible impact of the K9s mission on both veterans and dogs — also increasing revenues by 70% in a one-year period. Carl has spent the last ten years in executive leadership, primarily in marketing with previous work featured by the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Week.

Early in his career, Carl worked at leading media companies, including ABC News. Cricco holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business, where he specialized in marketing. He was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, and although he misses his local Italian deli and not needing a car to get around, he wouldn’t trade the Florida sun to get those things back. He is a family man, spending much of his free time with his two-year-old son and amazing wife Emily.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

K9s For Warriors Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Interact with Assistance Animals. This course is designed for the general population to learn about the different types of assistance animals (specifically focusing on dogs) and how to effectively interact with them. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-interact-with-assistance-animals

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1481 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Carl Cricco, Chief Executive Officer of K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for veterans. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Prior to joining K9s, Carl worked at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as a senior vice president of marketing, ensuring the stories from that day were never forgotten. Living just blocks from the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, that day left an indelible mark, as it did for many. He has spent much of his career ensuring Americans never forget 9/11, and at K9s For Warriors, he is committed to ensuring those who fought in conflicts resulting from that day and others, are also not forgotten.

Before taking on the role of chief executive officer, Carl was the chief marketing and development officer at K9s for two years, effectively sharing the incredible impact of the K9s mission on both veterans and dogs — also increasing revenues by 70% in a one-year period. Carl has spent the last ten years in executive leadership, primarily in marketing with previous work featured by the Wall Street Journal and Advertising Week.

Early in his career, Carl worked at leading media companies, including ABC News. Cricco holds a B.A. from New York University and an M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business, where he specialized in marketing. He was born and raised in Hoboken, NJ, and although he misses his local Italian deli and not needing a car to get around, he wouldn’t trade the Florida sun to get those things back. He is a family man, spending much of his free time with his two-year-old son and amazing wife Emily.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

K9s For Warriors Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, How to Interact with Assistance Animals. This course is designed for the general population to learn about the different types of assistance animals (specifically focusing on dogs) and how to effectively interact with them. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-interact-with-assistance-animals

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM123 - Bruce Buckley - Reducing Veteran Homelessness with Soldier On BTM123 - Bruce Buckley - Reducing Veteran Homelessness with Soldier On full 45504a03-f976-4afa-a73e-c39d9ceee326 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b4bc54c Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Bruce Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Soldier On, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that provides veterans with shelter and support in an environment that offers dignity, integrity, and hope. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Bruce Buckley is the CEO and President of Soldier On, Inc., a national provider of comprehensive services and affordable supportive permanent housing for homeless and at-risk veterans. Prior to becoming CEO, Bruce was the CFO from 2003-2016, under his management Soldier On has grown from a $600,000 annual budget to its current $20 million annual budget.

 

Soldier On provides services to roughly 5,000 veterans and family members annually through Housing First programs in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Bruce has helped to secure over $120 million in housing development resources since 2008 to build almost 400 units of housing for veterans in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Funding sources include Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historical Tax Credits, VAi2’s Innovation Initiative, Federal Home Loan Bank, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Innovations Fund (HIF),Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Berkshire Bank Financing, VA Capital Grant and Per Diem. 

 

Bruce has led the charge in developing partnerships to expand Soldier On’s mission to end veteran homelessness. These partnerships include working with national affordable housing developers in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts to provide safe, secure housing for veterans. 

 

The expansion of partnering with other non-profits has led to increased wrap around services for the veterans and their family members Soldier On serves. This growth has substantially decreased the number of veterans returning to homelessness. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Soldier On Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Financial Wellness Matters. Financial wellness is the peace of mind you have when you’ve balanced saving and spending. This course will illustrate some of the challenges military and Veteran families face and things to consider when on the path to achieving financial wellness. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-financial-wellness-matters

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Bruce Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Soldier On, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that provides veterans with shelter and support in an environment that offers dignity, integrity, and hope. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Bruce Buckley is the CEO and President of Soldier On, Inc., a national provider of comprehensive services and affordable supportive permanent housing for homeless and at-risk veterans. Prior to becoming CEO, Bruce was the CFO from 2003-2016, under his management Soldier On has grown from a $600,000 annual budget to its current $20 million annual budget.

 

Soldier On provides services to roughly 5,000 veterans and family members annually through Housing First programs in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Bruce has helped to secure over $120 million in housing development resources since 2008 to build almost 400 units of housing for veterans in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Funding sources include Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historical Tax Credits, VAi2’s Innovation Initiative, Federal Home Loan Bank, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Innovations Fund (HIF),Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Berkshire Bank Financing, VA Capital Grant and Per Diem. 

 

Bruce has led the charge in developing partnerships to expand Soldier On’s mission to end veteran homelessness. These partnerships include working with national affordable housing developers in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts to provide safe, secure housing for veterans. 

 

The expansion of partnering with other non-profits has led to increased wrap around services for the veterans and their family members Soldier On serves. This growth has substantially decreased the number of veterans returning to homelessness. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Soldier On Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Financial Wellness Matters. Financial wellness is the peace of mind you have when you’ve balanced saving and spending. This course will illustrate some of the challenges military and Veteran families face and things to consider when on the path to achieving financial wellness. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-financial-wellness-matters

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1502 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Bruce Buckley, Chief Executive Officer of Soldier On, a 501(c)3 Nonprofit that provides veterans with shelter and support in an environment that offers dignity, integrity, and hope. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Bruce Buckley is the CEO and President of Soldier On, Inc., a national provider of comprehensive services and affordable supportive permanent housing for homeless and at-risk veterans. Prior to becoming CEO, Bruce was the CFO from 2003-2016, under his management Soldier On has grown from a $600,000 annual budget to its current $20 million annual budget.

 

Soldier On provides services to roughly 5,000 veterans and family members annually through Housing First programs in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Bruce has helped to secure over $120 million in housing development resources since 2008 to build almost 400 units of housing for veterans in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Funding sources include Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historical Tax Credits, VAi2’s Innovation Initiative, Federal Home Loan Bank, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Innovations Fund (HIF),Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Berkshire Bank Financing, VA Capital Grant and Per Diem. 

 

Bruce has led the charge in developing partnerships to expand Soldier On’s mission to end veteran homelessness. These partnerships include working with national affordable housing developers in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts to provide safe, secure housing for veterans. 

 

The expansion of partnering with other non-profits has led to increased wrap around services for the veterans and their family members Soldier On serves. This growth has substantially decreased the number of veterans returning to homelessness. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Soldier On Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Financial Wellness Matters. Financial wellness is the peace of mind you have when you’ve balanced saving and spending. This course will illustrate some of the challenges military and Veteran families face and things to consider when on the path to achieving financial wellness. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-financial-wellness-matters

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM122 - Lori Adams - National Association of State Workforce Agencies BTM122 - Lori Adams - National Association of State Workforce Agencies full c8fcebbc-46d4-4aba-9b4e-61cfde08b39f https://share.transistor.fm/s/be946d60 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Lori Adams, the Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Lori Adams is NASWA’s Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange (NLx) Senior Advisor. Her duties include coordinating activities of the NASWA Veterans Affairs Committee, working with state veteran representatives as well as US Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Service (USDOL VETS), planning the agency’s annual Veterans’ conference, promoting awareness of the National Labor Exchange, and managing NASWA’s partnerships with Hilton Honors and Grow with Google. She joined NASWA in 2015 after 26 years with Iowa Workforce Development, where she was a case manager, Regional Manager, Bureau Chief and Division Administrator/Workforce Services. As Division Administrator, she was responsible for program and service oversight at all of the state’s American Job Centers. Lori has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University, and is a Certified Public Manager. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

NASWA Web Site

U.S. National Labor Exchange

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is PsychArmor course, Using The National Labor Exchange To Find Veterans To Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Lori Adams, the Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Lori Adams is NASWA’s Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange (NLx) Senior Advisor. Her duties include coordinating activities of the NASWA Veterans Affairs Committee, working with state veteran representatives as well as US Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Service (USDOL VETS), planning the agency’s annual Veterans’ conference, promoting awareness of the National Labor Exchange, and managing NASWA’s partnerships with Hilton Honors and Grow with Google. She joined NASWA in 2015 after 26 years with Iowa Workforce Development, where she was a case manager, Regional Manager, Bureau Chief and Division Administrator/Workforce Services. As Division Administrator, she was responsible for program and service oversight at all of the state’s American Job Centers. Lori has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University, and is a Certified Public Manager. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

NASWA Web Site

U.S. National Labor Exchange

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is PsychArmor course, Using The National Labor Exchange To Find Veterans To Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1798 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Lori Adams, the Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, the national organization representing all 50 state workforce agencies, D.C. and U.S. territories. These agencies deliver training, employment, career, business and wage and hour services, in addition to administering the unemployment insurance, veteran reemployment and labor market information programs.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Lori Adams is NASWA’s Veterans Policy Director and National Labor Exchange (NLx) Senior Advisor. Her duties include coordinating activities of the NASWA Veterans Affairs Committee, working with state veteran representatives as well as US Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Service (USDOL VETS), planning the agency’s annual Veterans’ conference, promoting awareness of the National Labor Exchange, and managing NASWA’s partnerships with Hilton Honors and Grow with Google. She joined NASWA in 2015 after 26 years with Iowa Workforce Development, where she was a case manager, Regional Manager, Bureau Chief and Division Administrator/Workforce Services. As Division Administrator, she was responsible for program and service oversight at all of the state’s American Job Centers. Lori has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University, and is a Certified Public Manager. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

NASWA Web Site

U.S. National Labor Exchange

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is PsychArmor course, Using The National Labor Exchange To Find Veterans To Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM121 - James Zenner - Los Angeles County Department of Veteran Services BTM121 - James Zenner - Los Angeles County Department of Veteran Services full b8732c15-7ce2-422f-b45c-59e3c3d98e6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/393081dc Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Jim Zenner, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. We discuss the unique experience of serving one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the United States. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

James (Jim) Zenner most recently worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as a Mental Health Program Manager III. In this capacity, Jim was responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Veteran Peer Access Network, and was the lead program manager assigned to collaborate with the Veteran Healthcare Administration, Veteran Benefits Administration, CalVet, and other federal and local agencies regarding veteran programming for LACDMH. In addition, Mr. Zenner is responsible for working with the philanthropic sector through a public private partnership with Southern California Grantmakers to bolster collective impact work through the LA Veteran Collaborative to help leverage private funding to expand social service capacity.

Jim’s prior experience includes working as a Peer Support Coordinator for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Director of Homeless Veteran Programs/Subject Matter Expert for Vets Advocacy, Associate Director of Community Programs for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Southern California, Consultant for the Volunteers of America Incorporated, Assistant Director of Clinical Veteran Services for Volunteers of America Los Angeles, and a Consultant for Vets Advocacy Incorporated.

Mr. Zenner enlisted in the United States Army from April 2004 to April 2008, completed one deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom as an All Source Intelligence Analyst from 2006-2007 with 1-14 Cav, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division “Second to None.” Jim went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve from April 2008 to May 2011. He possesses a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Martin’s University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Behind The Mission Podcast Episode 10 featuring Army National Guard Chaplain and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nathan Graeser highlighting LA County’s efforts to develop community collaboration for veteran support. In this episode, you can hear more about the Veteran Peer Access Network and the work that the county is doing to collaborate to support it’s military affiliated population. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/nathan-graeser

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Jim Zenner, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. We discuss the unique experience of serving one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the United States. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

James (Jim) Zenner most recently worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as a Mental Health Program Manager III. In this capacity, Jim was responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Veteran Peer Access Network, and was the lead program manager assigned to collaborate with the Veteran Healthcare Administration, Veteran Benefits Administration, CalVet, and other federal and local agencies regarding veteran programming for LACDMH. In addition, Mr. Zenner is responsible for working with the philanthropic sector through a public private partnership with Southern California Grantmakers to bolster collective impact work through the LA Veteran Collaborative to help leverage private funding to expand social service capacity.

Jim’s prior experience includes working as a Peer Support Coordinator for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Director of Homeless Veteran Programs/Subject Matter Expert for Vets Advocacy, Associate Director of Community Programs for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Southern California, Consultant for the Volunteers of America Incorporated, Assistant Director of Clinical Veteran Services for Volunteers of America Los Angeles, and a Consultant for Vets Advocacy Incorporated.

Mr. Zenner enlisted in the United States Army from April 2004 to April 2008, completed one deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom as an All Source Intelligence Analyst from 2006-2007 with 1-14 Cav, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division “Second to None.” Jim went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve from April 2008 to May 2011. He possesses a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Martin’s University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Behind The Mission Podcast Episode 10 featuring Army National Guard Chaplain and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nathan Graeser highlighting LA County’s efforts to develop community collaboration for veteran support. In this episode, you can hear more about the Veteran Peer Access Network and the work that the county is doing to collaborate to support it’s military affiliated population. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/nathan-graeser

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1857 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Jim Zenner, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. We discuss the unique experience of serving one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the United States. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

James (Jim) Zenner most recently worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) as a Mental Health Program Manager III. In this capacity, Jim was responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Veteran Peer Access Network, and was the lead program manager assigned to collaborate with the Veteran Healthcare Administration, Veteran Benefits Administration, CalVet, and other federal and local agencies regarding veteran programming for LACDMH. In addition, Mr. Zenner is responsible for working with the philanthropic sector through a public private partnership with Southern California Grantmakers to bolster collective impact work through the LA Veteran Collaborative to help leverage private funding to expand social service capacity.

Jim’s prior experience includes working as a Peer Support Coordinator for the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Director of Homeless Veteran Programs/Subject Matter Expert for Vets Advocacy, Associate Director of Community Programs for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Southern California, Consultant for the Volunteers of America Incorporated, Assistant Director of Clinical Veteran Services for Volunteers of America Los Angeles, and a Consultant for Vets Advocacy Incorporated.

Mr. Zenner enlisted in the United States Army from April 2004 to April 2008, completed one deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom as an All Source Intelligence Analyst from 2006-2007 with 1-14 Cav, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division “Second to None.” Jim went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve from April 2008 to May 2011. He possesses a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Martin’s University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Behind The Mission Podcast Episode 10 featuring Army National Guard Chaplain and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nathan Graeser highlighting LA County’s efforts to develop community collaboration for veteran support. In this episode, you can hear more about the Veteran Peer Access Network and the work that the county is doing to collaborate to support it’s military affiliated population. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/nathan-graeser

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this Bonus Episode of Behind the Mission, we join with wear blue: run to remember to share stories of active remembrance in support of the annual wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day Run, a nation-wide event happening in-person in communities across the country and virtually. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

On 9 March 2010, wear blue: run to remember was founded following the redeployment of 5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team to their home station of Joint Base Lewis McChord. While deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 1-17 Infantry Battalion, Buffalos, sustained significant combat losses and casualties. During that deployment, a small group of 5-2 wives and battalion staff met weekly to run, creating a support network for one another during this challenging and heartbreaking deployment. wear blue co-founder and current Executive Director, Lisa Hallett, lost her husband, CPT John Hallett, when he and three other soldiers were killed on August 25, 2009, while returning from a goodwill mission in Southern Afghanistan. The Hallett children were young when John was killed - 3 years, 1 year, and only three weeks old. John never met his youngest child. A lifelong runner, Lisa turned to running and community to navigate this incredibly difficult time, and work through her grief and loss.

When the brigade returned, Lisa and fellow Army wife, Erin O’Connor, turned this small group into a nationwide organization that now helps thousands across the country heal from the devastating effects of the loss of a military loved one.

The original wear blue runners wore blue Buffalo PT (physical training) shirts when they were running together while their spouses were deployed from 2009-2010. Blue shirts are now worn as a tribute to the  5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

When an individual dons a wear blue: run to remember shirt, they are indicating their support of our service members, veterans, and their families, and their commitment to ensuring that our fallen service members will always be remembered.

Today, wear blue honors all members of the military  who pass away while in service and has evolved into a powerful network of currently serving, veterans, military families, Gold Star and surviving families, and community members.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue: run to remember Web Site

Memorial Day Run Web Site
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this Bonus Episode of Behind the Mission, we join with wear blue: run to remember to share stories of active remembrance in support of the annual wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day Run, a nation-wide event happening in-person in communities across the country and virtually. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

On 9 March 2010, wear blue: run to remember was founded following the redeployment of 5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team to their home station of Joint Base Lewis McChord. While deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 1-17 Infantry Battalion, Buffalos, sustained significant combat losses and casualties. During that deployment, a small group of 5-2 wives and battalion staff met weekly to run, creating a support network for one another during this challenging and heartbreaking deployment. wear blue co-founder and current Executive Director, Lisa Hallett, lost her husband, CPT John Hallett, when he and three other soldiers were killed on August 25, 2009, while returning from a goodwill mission in Southern Afghanistan. The Hallett children were young when John was killed - 3 years, 1 year, and only three weeks old. John never met his youngest child. A lifelong runner, Lisa turned to running and community to navigate this incredibly difficult time, and work through her grief and loss.

When the brigade returned, Lisa and fellow Army wife, Erin O’Connor, turned this small group into a nationwide organization that now helps thousands across the country heal from the devastating effects of the loss of a military loved one.

The original wear blue runners wore blue Buffalo PT (physical training) shirts when they were running together while their spouses were deployed from 2009-2010. Blue shirts are now worn as a tribute to the  5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

When an individual dons a wear blue: run to remember shirt, they are indicating their support of our service members, veterans, and their families, and their commitment to ensuring that our fallen service members will always be remembered.

Today, wear blue honors all members of the military  who pass away while in service and has evolved into a powerful network of currently serving, veterans, military families, Gold Star and surviving families, and community members.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue: run to remember Web Site

Memorial Day Run Web Site
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1880 Show Summary

On this Bonus Episode of Behind the Mission, we join with wear blue: run to remember to share stories of active remembrance in support of the annual wear blue: run to remember Memorial Day Run, a nation-wide event happening in-person in communities across the country and virtually. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

On 9 March 2010, wear blue: run to remember was founded following the redeployment of 5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team to their home station of Joint Base Lewis McChord. While deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the 1-17 Infantry Battalion, Buffalos, sustained significant combat losses and casualties. During that deployment, a small group of 5-2 wives and battalion staff met weekly to run, creating a support network for one another during this challenging and heartbreaking deployment. wear blue co-founder and current Executive Director, Lisa Hallett, lost her husband, CPT John Hallett, when he and three other soldiers were killed on August 25, 2009, while returning from a goodwill mission in Southern Afghanistan. The Hallett children were young when John was killed - 3 years, 1 year, and only three weeks old. John never met his youngest child. A lifelong runner, Lisa turned to running and community to navigate this incredibly difficult time, and work through her grief and loss.

When the brigade returned, Lisa and fellow Army wife, Erin O’Connor, turned this small group into a nationwide organization that now helps thousands across the country heal from the devastating effects of the loss of a military loved one.

The original wear blue runners wore blue Buffalo PT (physical training) shirts when they were running together while their spouses were deployed from 2009-2010. Blue shirts are now worn as a tribute to the  5-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

When an individual dons a wear blue: run to remember shirt, they are indicating their support of our service members, veterans, and their families, and their commitment to ensuring that our fallen service members will always be remembered.

Today, wear blue honors all members of the military  who pass away while in service and has evolved into a powerful network of currently serving, veterans, military families, Gold Star and surviving families, and community members.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue: run to remember Web Site

Memorial Day Run Web Site
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. We talk about the important contributions of women in the U.S. Military and the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Phyllis Wilson served 37 years in the Army as a Military Intelligence (MI) Voice Intercept Operator. She has served around the globe – visiting more than 35 countries – in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America.

She has been mobilized numerous times to shoulder the duties of defense of the nation and has deployed to Iraq several times as an Intelligence Analyst with Special Operations.

Chief Warrant Officer Five Phyllis J. Wilson served as the most senior Warrant Officer in the entire United States Army Reserve, and a key member of the Executive Team managing an organization of more than 200,000 personnel with an annual operating budget of more than $8 Billion.

She was a Senior Military Fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group focused on Global issues 2050 and beyond.

Phyllis is a Registered Nurse and holds two Master’s degrees, two Bachelor of Science degrees, and a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. She attended the Defense Language Institute for both German and Spanish. She is a graduate of the Program in Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center and School in Garmisch, Germany. She has received numerous military decorations and awards ranging from the Legion of Merit to the Army Parachutist Badge. She has been inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame.

She is President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring the 3 million women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to today. The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has appointed her to the Reserve Forces Policy Board. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Policy Vets and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). She is also a Senior Fellow at AUSA. Phyllis serves as an Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland which is afforded the rights, privileges, and protocol status equivalent to that of a 2-Star General Officer.

Phyllis is a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the World Wars, Association of the United States Army, Association of the United States Navy, Women Marines Association, Reserve Organization of America, Military Women Across the Nation, Army Women Veterans Association, Military Officers Association of America, Disabled American Veterans, Air Force Association, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, the Mayflower Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Defense Industrial Association, and Women In Defense.

In March 2020, Phyllis was named a Power Player of the Week on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace. View the video Here.

She has eight children. Four of her sons are in the military and all are combat veterans. She has fifteen grandchildren and one on the way – October 2023!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Women’s Memorial Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. We talk about the important contributions of women in the U.S. Military and the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Phyllis Wilson served 37 years in the Army as a Military Intelligence (MI) Voice Intercept Operator. She has served around the globe – visiting more than 35 countries – in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America.

She has been mobilized numerous times to shoulder the duties of defense of the nation and has deployed to Iraq several times as an Intelligence Analyst with Special Operations.

Chief Warrant Officer Five Phyllis J. Wilson served as the most senior Warrant Officer in the entire United States Army Reserve, and a key member of the Executive Team managing an organization of more than 200,000 personnel with an annual operating budget of more than $8 Billion.

She was a Senior Military Fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group focused on Global issues 2050 and beyond.

Phyllis is a Registered Nurse and holds two Master’s degrees, two Bachelor of Science degrees, and a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. She attended the Defense Language Institute for both German and Spanish. She is a graduate of the Program in Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center and School in Garmisch, Germany. She has received numerous military decorations and awards ranging from the Legion of Merit to the Army Parachutist Badge. She has been inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame.

She is President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring the 3 million women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to today. The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has appointed her to the Reserve Forces Policy Board. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Policy Vets and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). She is also a Senior Fellow at AUSA. Phyllis serves as an Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland which is afforded the rights, privileges, and protocol status equivalent to that of a 2-Star General Officer.

Phyllis is a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the World Wars, Association of the United States Army, Association of the United States Navy, Women Marines Association, Reserve Organization of America, Military Women Across the Nation, Army Women Veterans Association, Military Officers Association of America, Disabled American Veterans, Air Force Association, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, the Mayflower Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Defense Industrial Association, and Women In Defense.

In March 2020, Phyllis was named a Power Player of the Week on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace. View the video Here.

She has eight children. Four of her sons are in the military and all are combat veterans. She has fifteen grandchildren and one on the way – October 2023!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Women’s Memorial Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2038 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Phyllis Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. We talk about the important contributions of women in the U.S. Military and the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Phyllis Wilson served 37 years in the Army as a Military Intelligence (MI) Voice Intercept Operator. She has served around the globe – visiting more than 35 countries – in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America.

She has been mobilized numerous times to shoulder the duties of defense of the nation and has deployed to Iraq several times as an Intelligence Analyst with Special Operations.

Chief Warrant Officer Five Phyllis J. Wilson served as the most senior Warrant Officer in the entire United States Army Reserve, and a key member of the Executive Team managing an organization of more than 200,000 personnel with an annual operating budget of more than $8 Billion.

She was a Senior Military Fellow with the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Strategic Studies Group focused on Global issues 2050 and beyond.

Phyllis is a Registered Nurse and holds two Master’s degrees, two Bachelor of Science degrees, and a certificate in Non-Profit Management from Duke University. She attended the Defense Language Institute for both German and Spanish. She is a graduate of the Program in Advanced Security Studies at the George C. Marshall Center and School in Garmisch, Germany. She has received numerous military decorations and awards ranging from the Legion of Merit to the Army Parachutist Badge. She has been inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame.

She is President of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation – the only major national memorial honoring the 3 million women who have defended America from the Revolutionary War to today. The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has appointed her to the Reserve Forces Policy Board. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Policy Vets and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). She is also a Senior Fellow at AUSA. Phyllis serves as an Army Reserve Ambassador for Maryland which is afforded the rights, privileges, and protocol status equivalent to that of a 2-Star General Officer.

Phyllis is a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the World Wars, Association of the United States Army, Association of the United States Navy, Women Marines Association, Reserve Organization of America, Military Women Across the Nation, Army Women Veterans Association, Military Officers Association of America, Disabled American Veterans, Air Force Association, U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association, the Mayflower Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Defense Industrial Association, and Women In Defense.

In March 2020, Phyllis was named a Power Player of the Week on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace. View the video Here.

She has eight children. Four of her sons are in the military and all are combat veterans. She has fifteen grandchildren and one on the way – October 2023!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Women’s Memorial Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Women Who Serve. This course is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces. This course is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM119 - Angela Johnson - Supporting Families of Justice Involved Veterans BTM119 - Angela Johnson - Supporting Families of Justice Involved Veterans full ea5f8aad-3b42-48dd-ac14-ec48ccb62fd4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36a9e6c6 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Angela Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Valor Village, a program that provides no cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to Southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Angela Johnson is the founder and Executive Director of Valor Village™ Foundation, the nation’s first Justice Staytion®, providing no-cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran. Her vision, turned reality, empowers family members and justice-involved veterans to maintain their critical connections to promote wellness and reduce vulnerability to recidivism.

As the mother of a formerly incarcerated disabled Army veteran, Angela is proximate to and impassioned by her work as a social justice leader. She brings a wealth of expertise and a record of accomplishment from having served in previous roles as Washington Bureau Research Manager, Sr. Research Analyst, and Sr. Project Manager for major news outlets and non-partisan advocacy enterprises.

Planning and executing the delivery of state and federal policy news and resources to consumer audiences solidified her devotion to creating solutions that address complex human rights and social justice issues through education and engagement. Angela has led a technology team to ensure proper communication capabilities for war correspondents embedded with military units in Afghanistan and Iraq. She has conducted primary research supporting groundbreaking exclusive reports and studies. Throughout her career, Angela has informed the public about issues that impact our liberty and quality of life. She believes that indifference to America's failure to right the criminal justice system, and the harm that results from not doing so, can progressively be eliminated through compassion created by collective knowledge. 

She holds a Master of Science degree in Information Science from CUNY at Queens College and certifications in diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership, project management, and business process management.

Her professional awards include a Pulitzer Prize for her contribution to spot news reporting, social impact innovation awards, and a Publisher’s award. She is a Prison Fellowship Justice Ambassador and an active member of several regional collaborative community councils, including the Reentry Council’s Veterans Justice Subcommittee.

Angela is also an active team member on the home front, enjoying new adventures with and learning lots from her husband, three children, and grandkids.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Valor Village Web Site

The Veterans Justice Commission Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 52 of the Behind The Mission Podcast featuring Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets. In this episode, you can learn more about supporting veterans in the criminal legal system and learn about Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to support these veterans.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Angela Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Valor Village, a program that provides no cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to Southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Angela Johnson is the founder and Executive Director of Valor Village™ Foundation, the nation’s first Justice Staytion®, providing no-cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran. Her vision, turned reality, empowers family members and justice-involved veterans to maintain their critical connections to promote wellness and reduce vulnerability to recidivism.

As the mother of a formerly incarcerated disabled Army veteran, Angela is proximate to and impassioned by her work as a social justice leader. She brings a wealth of expertise and a record of accomplishment from having served in previous roles as Washington Bureau Research Manager, Sr. Research Analyst, and Sr. Project Manager for major news outlets and non-partisan advocacy enterprises.

Planning and executing the delivery of state and federal policy news and resources to consumer audiences solidified her devotion to creating solutions that address complex human rights and social justice issues through education and engagement. Angela has led a technology team to ensure proper communication capabilities for war correspondents embedded with military units in Afghanistan and Iraq. She has conducted primary research supporting groundbreaking exclusive reports and studies. Throughout her career, Angela has informed the public about issues that impact our liberty and quality of life. She believes that indifference to America's failure to right the criminal justice system, and the harm that results from not doing so, can progressively be eliminated through compassion created by collective knowledge. 

She holds a Master of Science degree in Information Science from CUNY at Queens College and certifications in diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership, project management, and business process management.

Her professional awards include a Pulitzer Prize for her contribution to spot news reporting, social impact innovation awards, and a Publisher’s award. She is a Prison Fellowship Justice Ambassador and an active member of several regional collaborative community councils, including the Reentry Council’s Veterans Justice Subcommittee.

Angela is also an active team member on the home front, enjoying new adventures with and learning lots from her husband, three children, and grandkids.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Valor Village Web Site

The Veterans Justice Commission Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 52 of the Behind The Mission Podcast featuring Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets. In this episode, you can learn more about supporting veterans in the criminal legal system and learn about Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to support these veterans.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1864 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Angela Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Valor Village, a program that provides no cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to Southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Angela Johnson is the founder and Executive Director of Valor Village™ Foundation, the nation’s first Justice Staytion®, providing no-cost overnight lodging, resources, and peer support to loved ones who have traveled to southeastern Virginia to visit an incarcerated veteran. Her vision, turned reality, empowers family members and justice-involved veterans to maintain their critical connections to promote wellness and reduce vulnerability to recidivism.

As the mother of a formerly incarcerated disabled Army veteran, Angela is proximate to and impassioned by her work as a social justice leader. She brings a wealth of expertise and a record of accomplishment from having served in previous roles as Washington Bureau Research Manager, Sr. Research Analyst, and Sr. Project Manager for major news outlets and non-partisan advocacy enterprises.

Planning and executing the delivery of state and federal policy news and resources to consumer audiences solidified her devotion to creating solutions that address complex human rights and social justice issues through education and engagement. Angela has led a technology team to ensure proper communication capabilities for war correspondents embedded with military units in Afghanistan and Iraq. She has conducted primary research supporting groundbreaking exclusive reports and studies. Throughout her career, Angela has informed the public about issues that impact our liberty and quality of life. She believes that indifference to America's failure to right the criminal justice system, and the harm that results from not doing so, can progressively be eliminated through compassion created by collective knowledge. 

She holds a Master of Science degree in Information Science from CUNY at Queens College and certifications in diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership, project management, and business process management.

Her professional awards include a Pulitzer Prize for her contribution to spot news reporting, social impact innovation awards, and a Publisher’s award. She is a Prison Fellowship Justice Ambassador and an active member of several regional collaborative community councils, including the Reentry Council’s Veterans Justice Subcommittee.

Angela is also an active team member on the home front, enjoying new adventures with and learning lots from her husband, three children, and grandkids.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Valor Village Web Site

The Veterans Justice Commission Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is Episode 52 of the Behind The Mission Podcast featuring Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets. In this episode, you can learn more about supporting veterans in the criminal legal system and learn about Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to support these veterans.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, a board-certified family physician and the owner of the Kind Health Group. Dr. Nanos is a provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and non-medicinal procedure that has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in military, veteran, and first responder clients.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH is a board-certified family physician and the owner of Kind Health Group, a concierge primary care and accelerated TMS practice in the setting of a luxury medspa in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nanos holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Nanos has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in San Diego and has expertise in treating a wide range of medical conditions in patients of all ages. She has been awarded and recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor of San Diego for over ten years. She also serves as the medical director of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and is a medical contributor to numerous local and national TV, radio, and print media outlets. Dr. Nanos is passionate about the power of preventive health and has recently been recognized for her work with Accelerated TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Dr. Nanos is committed to promoting health and wellness and empowering everyone to take an active role in their own healthcare.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kind Health Group

About TMS (Kind Health Group)

International Clinical TMS Society

Stanford Protocol for TMS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four of the unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, a board-certified family physician and the owner of the Kind Health Group. Dr. Nanos is a provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and non-medicinal procedure that has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in military, veteran, and first responder clients.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH is a board-certified family physician and the owner of Kind Health Group, a concierge primary care and accelerated TMS practice in the setting of a luxury medspa in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nanos holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Nanos has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in San Diego and has expertise in treating a wide range of medical conditions in patients of all ages. She has been awarded and recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor of San Diego for over ten years. She also serves as the medical director of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and is a medical contributor to numerous local and national TV, radio, and print media outlets. Dr. Nanos is passionate about the power of preventive health and has recently been recognized for her work with Accelerated TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Dr. Nanos is committed to promoting health and wellness and empowering everyone to take an active role in their own healthcare.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kind Health Group

About TMS (Kind Health Group)

International Clinical TMS Society

Stanford Protocol for TMS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four of the unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1669 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, a board-certified family physician and the owner of the Kind Health Group. Dr. Nanos is a provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and non-medicinal procedure that has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in military, veteran, and first responder clients.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Dr. Georgine Nanos, MD, MPH is a board-certified family physician and the owner of Kind Health Group, a concierge primary care and accelerated TMS practice in the setting of a luxury medspa in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nanos holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University, and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Nanos has been practicing medicine for over 20 years in San Diego and has expertise in treating a wide range of medical conditions in patients of all ages. She has been awarded and recognized by her peers as a Top Doctor of San Diego for over ten years. She also serves as the medical director of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and is a medical contributor to numerous local and national TV, radio, and print media outlets. Dr. Nanos is passionate about the power of preventive health and has recently been recognized for her work with Accelerated TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Dr. Nanos is committed to promoting health and wellness and empowering everyone to take an active role in their own healthcare.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kind Health Group

About TMS (Kind Health Group)

International Clinical TMS Society

Stanford Protocol for TMS

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the course Invisible Wounds at Home: Understanding Invisible Wounds. In this course, you will learn about four of the unseen wounds of military service, and be introduced to our series that includes specific courses on myths and facts about PTSD, Depression, TBI and Substance Use Disorder 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/invisible-wounds-at-home-understanding-invisible-wounds

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM117 - Dante' Bickham - Creativity in Post-Military Life BTM117 - Dante' Bickham - Creativity in Post-Military Life full 59f1d179-ffcf-4b93-9965-b5da853accd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c516347a Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Combat Veteran Dante' Bickham, Illustrator of PsychArmor's Military Culture Course Series sponsored by Comcast

 

About Today’s Guest

 

After transitioning from service, Marine Corps combat Veteran Dante Bickham got a degree in graphic design and animation, but he was truly an illustrator at heart. “When I was in college, my instructor would say that Illustrator should always be the title behind my name,” says Bickham. Working on the PsychArmor military culture series put him in the role of illustrator for the first time, allowing him to do what he loved, as well as reference his time in the military, drawing on photos and memories of friends as he worked to bring the service members to life. It was also a stress reliever for him around his day job as a graphic design instructor and the stress of buying and moving into a new home. “It helped remind me of the hard work that I had put into the military.” The courses were accurate in their descriptions and character depictions, says Bickham. “I could tell that Veterans were involved in the scripting.”

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dante’ Bickham on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the military culture category of training on PsychArmor’s Website. This category contains eleven different courses that include 15 Things videos highlighting veterans, military and veteran children, and caregivers, as well as facts about wounded warriors, women in the military, and military leaders. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections/military-culture

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Combat Veteran Dante' Bickham, Illustrator of PsychArmor's Military Culture Course Series sponsored by Comcast

 

About Today’s Guest

 

After transitioning from service, Marine Corps combat Veteran Dante Bickham got a degree in graphic design and animation, but he was truly an illustrator at heart. “When I was in college, my instructor would say that Illustrator should always be the title behind my name,” says Bickham. Working on the PsychArmor military culture series put him in the role of illustrator for the first time, allowing him to do what he loved, as well as reference his time in the military, drawing on photos and memories of friends as he worked to bring the service members to life. It was also a stress reliever for him around his day job as a graphic design instructor and the stress of buying and moving into a new home. “It helped remind me of the hard work that I had put into the military.” The courses were accurate in their descriptions and character depictions, says Bickham. “I could tell that Veterans were involved in the scripting.”

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dante’ Bickham on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the military culture category of training on PsychArmor’s Website. This category contains eleven different courses that include 15 Things videos highlighting veterans, military and veteran children, and caregivers, as well as facts about wounded warriors, women in the military, and military leaders. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections/military-culture

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1871 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Combat Veteran Dante' Bickham, Illustrator of PsychArmor's Military Culture Course Series sponsored by Comcast

 

About Today’s Guest

 

After transitioning from service, Marine Corps combat Veteran Dante Bickham got a degree in graphic design and animation, but he was truly an illustrator at heart. “When I was in college, my instructor would say that Illustrator should always be the title behind my name,” says Bickham. Working on the PsychArmor military culture series put him in the role of illustrator for the first time, allowing him to do what he loved, as well as reference his time in the military, drawing on photos and memories of friends as he worked to bring the service members to life. It was also a stress reliever for him around his day job as a graphic design instructor and the stress of buying and moving into a new home. “It helped remind me of the hard work that I had put into the military.” The courses were accurate in their descriptions and character depictions, says Bickham. “I could tell that Veterans were involved in the scripting.”

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dante’ Bickham on Instagram

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the military culture category of training on PsychArmor’s Website. This category contains eleven different courses that include 15 Things videos highlighting veterans, military and veteran children, and caregivers, as well as facts about wounded warriors, women in the military, and military leaders. 

 

You can see find this episode here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections/military-culture

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM116 - Stephanie Brown - The Rosie Network BTM116 - Stephanie Brown - The Rosie Network full 7a7c9023-c867-41ec-917d-ba48008b9c09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d59300d Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, an organization that serves, supports and empowers active duty, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder, The Rosie Network CEO and Co-Founder, U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce 

Stephanie is a nationally recognized leader and sought after subject matter expert on military entrepreneurship. As CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, Stephanie has been featured on numerous national news channels, including FOX Business, CBS and NPR. She has also been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, Business Insider, The New York Times, Military Families Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine, to name a few. She is the widow of retired Admiral Thomas Brown (SEAL) and the daughter of an Air Force Vietnam veteran. Stephanie has dedicated over 20 years to supporting and advocating on behalf of military families, and veterans. Some of her awards include: 

·      Department of the Army, Civilian Service Commendation Medal 

·      2019 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Administration Innovator of the Year, Our City San Diego 

·      Small Business Owner of the Year, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 

·      Top 10 Most Influential Military Spouse Business Owners, Business Insider 

·      HillVets 100 Award 

·      U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Military Times 50 Business Leaders Making a Difference, San Diego Business Journal 

·      500 Most Influential Leaders, San Diego Business Journal 

Stephanie is a member of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Spouse Ambassador Network and Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). She leads the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Task Force working with DoD leaders to empower military spouse business owners and budding entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses with confidence and clarity. Stephanie is a founding affiliate partner of the Coalition of Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) alongside Billion Dollar Roundtable companies, and is the Chairperson of the Military Affairs Committee for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Board of Advisors for California Department of Veterans Affairs, CalVet and Veteran Launch, CDFI. In January of 2021, Stephanie co-founded the first U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) and serves as CEO. She was instrumental in developing the first industry-standard Military Spouse-Owned Enterprise Certification (MSEC) and on-boarding corporations such as USAA, Johnson & Johnson, CVS Heath and Disney committed to doing business with certified military spouse-owned businesses.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Rosie Network Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 91 featuring Jamie Chapman talking about the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. In that episode, you will hear about the organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouses have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and the economy.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jaime-chapman

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, an organization that serves, supports and empowers active duty, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder, The Rosie Network CEO and Co-Founder, U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce 

Stephanie is a nationally recognized leader and sought after subject matter expert on military entrepreneurship. As CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, Stephanie has been featured on numerous national news channels, including FOX Business, CBS and NPR. She has also been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, Business Insider, The New York Times, Military Families Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine, to name a few. She is the widow of retired Admiral Thomas Brown (SEAL) and the daughter of an Air Force Vietnam veteran. Stephanie has dedicated over 20 years to supporting and advocating on behalf of military families, and veterans. Some of her awards include: 

·      Department of the Army, Civilian Service Commendation Medal 

·      2019 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Administration Innovator of the Year, Our City San Diego 

·      Small Business Owner of the Year, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 

·      Top 10 Most Influential Military Spouse Business Owners, Business Insider 

·      HillVets 100 Award 

·      U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Military Times 50 Business Leaders Making a Difference, San Diego Business Journal 

·      500 Most Influential Leaders, San Diego Business Journal 

Stephanie is a member of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Spouse Ambassador Network and Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). She leads the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Task Force working with DoD leaders to empower military spouse business owners and budding entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses with confidence and clarity. Stephanie is a founding affiliate partner of the Coalition of Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) alongside Billion Dollar Roundtable companies, and is the Chairperson of the Military Affairs Committee for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Board of Advisors for California Department of Veterans Affairs, CalVet and Veteran Launch, CDFI. In January of 2021, Stephanie co-founded the first U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) and serves as CEO. She was instrumental in developing the first industry-standard Military Spouse-Owned Enterprise Certification (MSEC) and on-boarding corporations such as USAA, Johnson & Johnson, CVS Heath and Disney committed to doing business with certified military spouse-owned businesses.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Rosie Network Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 91 featuring Jamie Chapman talking about the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. In that episode, you will hear about the organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouses have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and the economy.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jaime-chapman

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1544 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, an organization that serves, supports and empowers active duty, veteran, and military spouse entrepreneurs. 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Stephanie Brown, CEO and Founder, The Rosie Network CEO and Co-Founder, U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce 

Stephanie is a nationally recognized leader and sought after subject matter expert on military entrepreneurship. As CEO and Founder of The Rosie Network, Stephanie has been featured on numerous national news channels, including FOX Business, CBS and NPR. She has also been featured in Woman's Day Magazine, Business Insider, The New York Times, Military Families Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine, to name a few. She is the widow of retired Admiral Thomas Brown (SEAL) and the daughter of an Air Force Vietnam veteran. Stephanie has dedicated over 20 years to supporting and advocating on behalf of military families, and veterans. Some of her awards include: 

·      Department of the Army, Civilian Service Commendation Medal 

·      2019 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year, Small Business Administration Innovator of the Year, Our City San Diego 

·      Small Business Owner of the Year, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce 

·      Top 10 Most Influential Military Spouse Business Owners, Business Insider 

·      HillVets 100 Award 

·      U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Military Times 50 Business Leaders Making a Difference, San Diego Business Journal 

·      500 Most Influential Leaders, San Diego Business Journal 

Stephanie is a member of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Spouse Ambassador Network and Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). She leads the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Task Force working with DoD leaders to empower military spouse business owners and budding entrepreneurs to launch and grow small businesses with confidence and clarity. Stephanie is a founding affiliate partner of the Coalition of Veteran Owned Business (CVOB) alongside Billion Dollar Roundtable companies, and is the Chairperson of the Military Affairs Committee for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has also served on the Board of Advisors for California Department of Veterans Affairs, CalVet and Veteran Launch, CDFI. In January of 2021, Stephanie co-founded the first U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) and serves as CEO. She was instrumental in developing the first industry-standard Military Spouse-Owned Enterprise Certification (MSEC) and on-boarding corporations such as USAA, Johnson & Johnson, CVS Heath and Disney committed to doing business with certified military spouse-owned businesses.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Rosie Network Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 91 featuring Jamie Chapman talking about the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. In that episode, you will hear about the organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouses have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and the economy.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jaime-chapman

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Danitza “Dee” James, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, an organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States.  

 

About Today’s Guests

 

DANITZA G. JAMES, M.S.W.

Danitza “Dee” James is the Executive Director at Repatriate Our Patriots (ROP). A U.S. Army Combat Veteran, military spouse and a passionate Macro Social Worker specializing in Military Programs & Policy. Dee Immigrated to Yuma, AZ from Mexico in 1996 where she learned English and graduated high school before joining the U.S. Army in June 2001.

Dee graduated from The University of Southern California (USC) with a Masters in Social Work. Dee is a first-generation graduate with over 15 years of experience working with servicemembers, military families, wounded veterans, and families of the fallen in the non-profit and federal government. Dee is married to Retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Sergeant Major Jade M.W. James.

Dee served on active duty for six years and completed two combat tours to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 where she served as an M2. 50 caliber machine gunner conducting escort missions for civilian contractors thorough Iraq. Her military career and journey have fueled her passion to help servicemembers and their families on every aspect of military life and civilian transition.

Dee volunteers as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Repatriate Our Patriots, a 501c3 non-profit organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States. As a servicemember who served as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) who was not able to obtain Citizenship while in service due to deployments and training, Dee’s short-term goal is to stop future deportations and bring home those in exile.

Dee’s passion lies within, Human Rights Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention and Repatriation of Deported Veterans, Suicide Prevention, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention. Her passion extends to the development and advocacy of programs, policy and legislation that impact the military community. Dee was instrumental in the passing of The Brandon Caserta Act and the lobbying and introduction of key articles of the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will begin the work on how Military Sexual Assault & Harassment cases are handled in the Military.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Repatriate Our Patriots Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 52 featuring Scott Tirocchi, Veteran Courts and the organization Justice for Vets. In this episode, we talk about the importance of veteran treatment courts and the need to support justice involved veterans. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Danitza “Dee” James, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, an organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States.  

 

About Today’s Guests

 

DANITZA G. JAMES, M.S.W.

Danitza “Dee” James is the Executive Director at Repatriate Our Patriots (ROP). A U.S. Army Combat Veteran, military spouse and a passionate Macro Social Worker specializing in Military Programs & Policy. Dee Immigrated to Yuma, AZ from Mexico in 1996 where she learned English and graduated high school before joining the U.S. Army in June 2001.

Dee graduated from The University of Southern California (USC) with a Masters in Social Work. Dee is a first-generation graduate with over 15 years of experience working with servicemembers, military families, wounded veterans, and families of the fallen in the non-profit and federal government. Dee is married to Retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Sergeant Major Jade M.W. James.

Dee served on active duty for six years and completed two combat tours to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 where she served as an M2. 50 caliber machine gunner conducting escort missions for civilian contractors thorough Iraq. Her military career and journey have fueled her passion to help servicemembers and their families on every aspect of military life and civilian transition.

Dee volunteers as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Repatriate Our Patriots, a 501c3 non-profit organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States. As a servicemember who served as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) who was not able to obtain Citizenship while in service due to deployments and training, Dee’s short-term goal is to stop future deportations and bring home those in exile.

Dee’s passion lies within, Human Rights Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention and Repatriation of Deported Veterans, Suicide Prevention, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention. Her passion extends to the development and advocacy of programs, policy and legislation that impact the military community. Dee was instrumental in the passing of The Brandon Caserta Act and the lobbying and introduction of key articles of the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will begin the work on how Military Sexual Assault & Harassment cases are handled in the Military.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Repatriate Our Patriots Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 52 featuring Scott Tirocchi, Veteran Courts and the organization Justice for Vets. In this episode, we talk about the importance of veteran treatment courts and the need to support justice involved veterans. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1922 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Danitza “Dee” James, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, an organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States.  

 

About Today’s Guests

 

DANITZA G. JAMES, M.S.W.

Danitza “Dee” James is the Executive Director at Repatriate Our Patriots (ROP). A U.S. Army Combat Veteran, military spouse and a passionate Macro Social Worker specializing in Military Programs & Policy. Dee Immigrated to Yuma, AZ from Mexico in 1996 where she learned English and graduated high school before joining the U.S. Army in June 2001.

Dee graduated from The University of Southern California (USC) with a Masters in Social Work. Dee is a first-generation graduate with over 15 years of experience working with servicemembers, military families, wounded veterans, and families of the fallen in the non-profit and federal government. Dee is married to Retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Sergeant Major Jade M.W. James.

Dee served on active duty for six years and completed two combat tours to Iraq in 2003 and 2005 where she served as an M2. 50 caliber machine gunner conducting escort missions for civilian contractors thorough Iraq. Her military career and journey have fueled her passion to help servicemembers and their families on every aspect of military life and civilian transition.

Dee volunteers as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Repatriate Our Patriots, a 501c3 non-profit organization that focuses on bridging the gaps for the repatriation of deported servicemembers and their reintegration back into the United States. As a servicemember who served as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) who was not able to obtain Citizenship while in service due to deployments and training, Dee’s short-term goal is to stop future deportations and bring home those in exile.

Dee’s passion lies within, Human Rights Advocacy, Mental Health, Prevention and Repatriation of Deported Veterans, Suicide Prevention, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention. Her passion extends to the development and advocacy of programs, policy and legislation that impact the military community. Dee was instrumental in the passing of The Brandon Caserta Act and the lobbying and introduction of key articles of the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will begin the work on how Military Sexual Assault & Harassment cases are handled in the Military.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Repatriate Our Patriots Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the Behind the Mission podcast episode 52 featuring Scott Tirocchi, Veteran Courts and the organization Justice for Vets. In this episode, we talk about the importance of veteran treatment courts and the need to support justice involved veterans. 

 

You can see find this course here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/scott-tirocchi

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM114 - Dr. Rajeev Ramchand - RAND and the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee BTM114 - Dr. Rajeev Ramchand - RAND and the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee full 5aa00315-48df-4459-a51c-825ad1335653 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d578890c Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand, Co-Director of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Rajeev Ramchand, Ph.D., is codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. He studies the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in adolescents, service members and veterans, and minority populations. He has conducted research on suicide and suicide prevention including environmental scans of suicide prevention programs, epidemiologic studies on risk factors for suicide, qualitative research with suicide loss survivors, and evaluations of suicide prevention programs. He has also developed freely available tools to help organizations to evaluate their own suicide prevention programs. In 2022, he was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to serve as a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee. He has testified on suicide prevention before the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and California State Senate. He hold a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in psychiatric epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute

Invisible Wounds of War Project

Preventing Suicide in the U.S. Military: Recommendations from the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand, Co-Director of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Rajeev Ramchand, Ph.D., is codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. He studies the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in adolescents, service members and veterans, and minority populations. He has conducted research on suicide and suicide prevention including environmental scans of suicide prevention programs, epidemiologic studies on risk factors for suicide, qualitative research with suicide loss survivors, and evaluations of suicide prevention programs. He has also developed freely available tools to help organizations to evaluate their own suicide prevention programs. In 2022, he was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to serve as a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee. He has testified on suicide prevention before the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and California State Senate. He hold a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in psychiatric epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute

Invisible Wounds of War Project

Preventing Suicide in the U.S. Military: Recommendations from the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1825 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand, Co-Director of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee 

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Rajeev Ramchand, Ph.D., is codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. He studies the prevalence, prevention, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in adolescents, service members and veterans, and minority populations. He has conducted research on suicide and suicide prevention including environmental scans of suicide prevention programs, epidemiologic studies on risk factors for suicide, qualitative research with suicide loss survivors, and evaluations of suicide prevention programs. He has also developed freely available tools to help organizations to evaluate their own suicide prevention programs. In 2022, he was appointed by the Secretary of Defense to serve as a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee. He has testified on suicide prevention before the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and California State Senate. He hold a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in psychiatric epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute

Invisible Wounds of War Project

Preventing Suicide in the U.S. Military: Recommendations from the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course Helping Others Hold On. Compared to the civilian population, suicide rates among the military and Veterans is very high. This series of lessons help to give tools and tips to recognize, understand, and combat suicidal feelings in Veterans.

 

You can see find this course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/helping-others-hold-on

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization with a mission to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help service members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers to thrive

About Today’s Guests

 

Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments

Emily Bader is actively involved in finding, funding, and shaping grants made to nonprofits that address the needs of post-9/11 veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. Emily received her master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies at New York University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and minors in International Studies and Philosophy.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BWF Research Reports

Bob and Lee Woodruff’s Book

The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VIVA Program

The Got Your Six Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course, Sustaining Momentum, narrated by Bob Woodruff, journalist and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This course examines how the eco-cycle model of collaboration can help partners understand the collaborative process and plan for sustainability together.

 

You can see find this episode here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/sustaining-momentum

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization with a mission to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help service members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers to thrive

About Today’s Guests

 

Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments

Emily Bader is actively involved in finding, funding, and shaping grants made to nonprofits that address the needs of post-9/11 veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. Emily received her master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies at New York University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and minors in International Studies and Philosophy.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BWF Research Reports

Bob and Lee Woodruff’s Book

The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VIVA Program

The Got Your Six Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course, Sustaining Momentum, narrated by Bob Woodruff, journalist and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This course examines how the eco-cycle model of collaboration can help partners understand the collaborative process and plan for sustainability together.

 

You can see find this episode here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/sustaining-momentum

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1502 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, an organization with a mission to find, fund, shape, and accelerate equitable solutions that help service members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers to thrive

About Today’s Guests

 

Emily Bader, Senior Director of Investments

Emily Bader is actively involved in finding, funding, and shaping grants made to nonprofits that address the needs of post-9/11 veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers. Emily received her master’s degree in Near Eastern Studies at New York University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a concentration in Forensic Psychology, and minors in International Studies and Philosophy.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

BWF Research Reports

Bob and Lee Woodruff’s Book

The Bob Woodruff Foundation’s VIVA Program

The Got Your Six Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the the PsychArmor course, Sustaining Momentum, narrated by Bob Woodruff, journalist and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. This course examines how the eco-cycle model of collaboration can help partners understand the collaborative process and plan for sustainability together.

 

You can see find this episode here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/sustaining-momentum

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM112 - Thomas Brennan and Valerie Suttee - The Warhorse Symposium BTM112 - Thomas Brennan and Valerie Suttee - The Warhorse Symposium full d55bb43b-aa5c-4b24-b3dd-b245cef665e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7f753d0 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, highlight an upcoming special event, The War Horse Symposium, presented by the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and The War Horse News on April 6th 2023. Joining us for the conversation is Thomas Brennan, Founder of the War Horse News, and Valerie Suttee, a 35-Year Marine Corps Spouse and 2022 War Horse Fellow

About Today’s Guests

 

Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom exploring the human impact of military service. He served as a Marine infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying investigative reporting at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. His reporting has appeared in Vanity Fair, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and on the front page of The New York Times.

 

Thomas has received two Fourth Estate Awards, three Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism Award.

 

Valerie Suttee is a librarian, writer, and 35-year Marine Corps spouse. She has experience as an enlisted and officer wife, where she navigated the complexities of 16 relocations and 5 deployments, the employment challenges as a military spouse, and the realities of raising children during 20 years of war. Suttee is passionate about sharing stories that help to bridge the military and civilian divide by showcasing the daily lives of military spouses and families. Suttee has a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's University and was a 2022 War Horse Fellow. She is the author of the essay, Resilient Is a Label for Military Kids That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Warhorse Symposium

The Warhorse Website

Valerie Suttee’s LinkedIn Profile

Valerie Suttee Essay: Resilient is a Label for Military Kid That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous podcast episode with Thomas talking more about the need for military and veteran voices in the media, episode 46. In that episode, Thomas talks about his background and The War Horse, the award-winning nonprofit newsroom and that specializes as a source for impactful reporting on the human impact of military service.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/thomas-brennan

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, highlight an upcoming special event, The War Horse Symposium, presented by the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and The War Horse News on April 6th 2023. Joining us for the conversation is Thomas Brennan, Founder of the War Horse News, and Valerie Suttee, a 35-Year Marine Corps Spouse and 2022 War Horse Fellow

About Today’s Guests

 

Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom exploring the human impact of military service. He served as a Marine infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying investigative reporting at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. His reporting has appeared in Vanity Fair, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and on the front page of The New York Times.

 

Thomas has received two Fourth Estate Awards, three Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism Award.

 

Valerie Suttee is a librarian, writer, and 35-year Marine Corps spouse. She has experience as an enlisted and officer wife, where she navigated the complexities of 16 relocations and 5 deployments, the employment challenges as a military spouse, and the realities of raising children during 20 years of war. Suttee is passionate about sharing stories that help to bridge the military and civilian divide by showcasing the daily lives of military spouses and families. Suttee has a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's University and was a 2022 War Horse Fellow. She is the author of the essay, Resilient Is a Label for Military Kids That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Warhorse Symposium

The Warhorse Website

Valerie Suttee’s LinkedIn Profile

Valerie Suttee Essay: Resilient is a Label for Military Kid That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous podcast episode with Thomas talking more about the need for military and veteran voices in the media, episode 46. In that episode, Thomas talks about his background and The War Horse, the award-winning nonprofit newsroom and that specializes as a source for impactful reporting on the human impact of military service.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/thomas-brennan

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1761 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, highlight an upcoming special event, The War Horse Symposium, presented by the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and The War Horse News on April 6th 2023. Joining us for the conversation is Thomas Brennan, Founder of the War Horse News, and Valerie Suttee, a 35-Year Marine Corps Spouse and 2022 War Horse Fellow

About Today’s Guests

 

Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, Thomas Brennan is the founder of The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom exploring the human impact of military service. He served as a Marine infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying investigative reporting at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. His reporting has appeared in Vanity Fair, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and on the front page of The New York Times.

 

Thomas has received two Fourth Estate Awards, three Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Journalism Award.

 

Valerie Suttee is a librarian, writer, and 35-year Marine Corps spouse. She has experience as an enlisted and officer wife, where she navigated the complexities of 16 relocations and 5 deployments, the employment challenges as a military spouse, and the realities of raising children during 20 years of war. Suttee is passionate about sharing stories that help to bridge the military and civilian divide by showcasing the daily lives of military spouses and families. Suttee has a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's University and was a 2022 War Horse Fellow. She is the author of the essay, Resilient Is a Label for Military Kids That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Warhorse Symposium

The Warhorse Website

Valerie Suttee’s LinkedIn Profile

Valerie Suttee Essay: Resilient is a Label for Military Kid That Absolves a Nation of Further Reflection

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the previous podcast episode with Thomas talking more about the need for military and veteran voices in the media, episode 46. In that episode, Thomas talks about his background and The War Horse, the award-winning nonprofit newsroom and that specializes as a source for impactful reporting on the human impact of military service.

 

You can see find this episode here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/thomas-brennan

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM111 – Dan Kunze – Task Force Movement and Industry Integration BTM111 – Dan Kunze – Task Force Movement and Industry Integration full 2e521eb6-0592-4d59-a98b-f6cc4c14fdfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/dee6f728 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we share the third episode in our series on the work of Task Force Movement, an effort to improve our nation’s economy and national security by creating opportunities for synergy between industry and military communities. Our guest for this episode is Dan Kunze, Vice Chairman of Task Force Movement

About Today’s Guest


Dan Kunze is a leading voice in developing enterprise strategy and policy, enterprise technology, talent management, and policy efforts that support our future workforce and warfighting demands. He currently works in support of the Department of Defense involving Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation driving enterprise modernization. His prior experience includes working with Fortune 500 organizations across industries, enabling them to drive and deliver outcomes in enterprise technology, Pivotal Software working with Defense Agencies to deliver modern software practices, and has worked closely with Federal and State policy makers to shape policy related to modern enterprise technology and talent management demands. Kunze serves on the Board of USO Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is a member of the Association of the US Army Board Philadelphia and is a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Middle Tennessee and Philadelphia’s Independence Region.

 

He currently serves as an Officer in the United States Army Reserve. As a Soldier, Kunze’s work has focused on workforce and talent management innovation. Dan graduated from Montgomery County Community College, Temple University, Widener University – Delaware Law School. He has also earned a certificate at MIT’s Sloan School of Management for Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business course. Dan is married to his high school sweetheart, Kerrin, and they have 3 kids under 5.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement

Dan Kunze on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the other two episodes in this series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th Undersecretary of the Army, Patrick J. Murphy on episode 105, and our conversation with the Senior Advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement, Liz Belcaster on episode 109. All three of these episodes provides a comprehensive introduction to the efforts of Task Force Movement, and task force cyber, and will be linked in the show notes. 

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

Episode 105: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber   

 

Episode 109: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/elizabeth-belcaster   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we share the third episode in our series on the work of Task Force Movement, an effort to improve our nation’s economy and national security by creating opportunities for synergy between industry and military communities. Our guest for this episode is Dan Kunze, Vice Chairman of Task Force Movement

About Today’s Guest


Dan Kunze is a leading voice in developing enterprise strategy and policy, enterprise technology, talent management, and policy efforts that support our future workforce and warfighting demands. He currently works in support of the Department of Defense involving Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation driving enterprise modernization. His prior experience includes working with Fortune 500 organizations across industries, enabling them to drive and deliver outcomes in enterprise technology, Pivotal Software working with Defense Agencies to deliver modern software practices, and has worked closely with Federal and State policy makers to shape policy related to modern enterprise technology and talent management demands. Kunze serves on the Board of USO Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is a member of the Association of the US Army Board Philadelphia and is a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Middle Tennessee and Philadelphia’s Independence Region.

 

He currently serves as an Officer in the United States Army Reserve. As a Soldier, Kunze’s work has focused on workforce and talent management innovation. Dan graduated from Montgomery County Community College, Temple University, Widener University – Delaware Law School. He has also earned a certificate at MIT’s Sloan School of Management for Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business course. Dan is married to his high school sweetheart, Kerrin, and they have 3 kids under 5.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement

Dan Kunze on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the other two episodes in this series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th Undersecretary of the Army, Patrick J. Murphy on episode 105, and our conversation with the Senior Advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement, Liz Belcaster on episode 109. All three of these episodes provides a comprehensive introduction to the efforts of Task Force Movement, and task force cyber, and will be linked in the show notes. 

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

Episode 105: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber   

 

Episode 109: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/elizabeth-belcaster   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1697 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we share the third episode in our series on the work of Task Force Movement, an effort to improve our nation’s economy and national security by creating opportunities for synergy between industry and military communities. Our guest for this episode is Dan Kunze, Vice Chairman of Task Force Movement

About Today’s Guest


Dan Kunze is a leading voice in developing enterprise strategy and policy, enterprise technology, talent management, and policy efforts that support our future workforce and warfighting demands. He currently works in support of the Department of Defense involving Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation driving enterprise modernization. His prior experience includes working with Fortune 500 organizations across industries, enabling them to drive and deliver outcomes in enterprise technology, Pivotal Software working with Defense Agencies to deliver modern software practices, and has worked closely with Federal and State policy makers to shape policy related to modern enterprise technology and talent management demands. Kunze serves on the Board of USO Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is a member of the Association of the US Army Board Philadelphia and is a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters in both Middle Tennessee and Philadelphia’s Independence Region.

 

He currently serves as an Officer in the United States Army Reserve. As a Soldier, Kunze’s work has focused on workforce and talent management innovation. Dan graduated from Montgomery County Community College, Temple University, Widener University – Delaware Law School. He has also earned a certificate at MIT’s Sloan School of Management for Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business course. Dan is married to his high school sweetheart, Kerrin, and they have 3 kids under 5.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement

Dan Kunze on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the other two episodes in this series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th Undersecretary of the Army, Patrick J. Murphy on episode 105, and our conversation with the Senior Advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement, Liz Belcaster on episode 109. All three of these episodes provides a comprehensive introduction to the efforts of Task Force Movement, and task force cyber, and will be linked in the show notes. 

 

You can see find these episodes here: 

 

Episode 105: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber   

 

Episode 109: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/elizabeth-belcaster   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM110 - Adrienne Sherk - Unite Us BTM110 - Adrienne Sherk - Unite Us full c834cfc3-978d-4f71-acb4-bc7e2f3c6672 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd3d53e6 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, feature a conversation with Adrienne Sherk, Army Veteran and Associate Vice President with Unite Us, a technology platform that is working to create an efficient system of care within the community to improve health and social support.

About Today’s Guest


Adrienne Sherk is the Senior Director of Community-Based Organization Partnerships at Unite Us. In her role, she focuses on building strategic relationships with national organizations offering communities critical services. Before joining Unite Us, Adrienne spent time at Salesforce, Team Red, White & Blue, and the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon leader and executive officer in Iraq and Ft. Hood, TX. Adrienne holds a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and will begin the Master of Public Health program at George Washington University in the fall of 2022. Additionally, Adrienne serves as the executive sponsor of the Veteran Employee Resource Group for Unite Us. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unite Us Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers

This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, feature a conversation with Adrienne Sherk, Army Veteran and Associate Vice President with Unite Us, a technology platform that is working to create an efficient system of care within the community to improve health and social support.

About Today’s Guest


Adrienne Sherk is the Senior Director of Community-Based Organization Partnerships at Unite Us. In her role, she focuses on building strategic relationships with national organizations offering communities critical services. Before joining Unite Us, Adrienne spent time at Salesforce, Team Red, White & Blue, and the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon leader and executive officer in Iraq and Ft. Hood, TX. Adrienne holds a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and will begin the Master of Public Health program at George Washington University in the fall of 2022. Additionally, Adrienne serves as the executive sponsor of the Veteran Employee Resource Group for Unite Us. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unite Us Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers

This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1554 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, feature a conversation with Adrienne Sherk, Army Veteran and Associate Vice President with Unite Us, a technology platform that is working to create an efficient system of care within the community to improve health and social support.

About Today’s Guest


Adrienne Sherk is the Senior Director of Community-Based Organization Partnerships at Unite Us. In her role, she focuses on building strategic relationships with national organizations offering communities critical services. Before joining Unite Us, Adrienne spent time at Salesforce, Team Red, White & Blue, and the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon leader and executive officer in Iraq and Ft. Hood, TX. Adrienne holds a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and will begin the Master of Public Health program at George Washington University in the fall of 2022. Additionally, Adrienne serves as the executive sponsor of the Veteran Employee Resource Group for Unite Us. She resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Unite Us Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Military Members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers

This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM109 - Elizabeth Belcaster - Task Force Movement and Skilled Trades in Post-Military Life BTM109 - Elizabeth Belcaster - Task Force Movement and Skilled Trades in Post-Military Life full 2bfb2904-a724-40f2-b11d-8a8c2dc6f434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80144f81 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we continue a series sponsored by Comcast featuring a look at Task Force Movement, a national effort to bring transitioning service members, veterans, military families, and industry stakeholders together to improve economic and national security outcomes. Today’s guest is Liz Belcaster, Senior advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement.

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Murray-Belcaster is the President of EMB Consultants, Inc. Leading initiatives for Veterans’ and military families, Belcaster is an expert in strategic development of training to placement efforts across the country and an advisor for leadership and coalition building. She is responsible for networking with employers, military partners, and legislators as well as building independent partnerships with labor affiliates and with veteran’s service organizations across the country. She served as Task Force Committee member and lead panelist for the American Legion National Licensing and Credentialing Summits and continues to drive industry stakeholders, governing agencies, labor unions and military affiliations in collective spaces to further advance programming and policy for service members across the globe. Belcaster specializes in development of Military Training to Placement efforts with military leadership, industry, labor, academia and regulatory agencies and stakeholders across the country.

She’s had concurrent experience directing political campaign initiatives for the offices of Governor, State and National Congress, Senate, Aldermanic, and regional judicial positions. She has presented at the Clinton Global Initiative and has served as a board member on the Women For Wounded Warriors Foundation since 2016, and is a past recipient of United States Field Artillery Associations, The Order of Saint Barbara award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week previous podcast episode in the series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th undersecretary of the army, Patrick J. Murphy. In our conversation, Mr. Murphy provided an overview of Task Force Movement and the efforts that the White House are making to impact this critical issue. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we continue a series sponsored by Comcast featuring a look at Task Force Movement, a national effort to bring transitioning service members, veterans, military families, and industry stakeholders together to improve economic and national security outcomes. Today’s guest is Liz Belcaster, Senior advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement.

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Murray-Belcaster is the President of EMB Consultants, Inc. Leading initiatives for Veterans’ and military families, Belcaster is an expert in strategic development of training to placement efforts across the country and an advisor for leadership and coalition building. She is responsible for networking with employers, military partners, and legislators as well as building independent partnerships with labor affiliates and with veteran’s service organizations across the country. She served as Task Force Committee member and lead panelist for the American Legion National Licensing and Credentialing Summits and continues to drive industry stakeholders, governing agencies, labor unions and military affiliations in collective spaces to further advance programming and policy for service members across the globe. Belcaster specializes in development of Military Training to Placement efforts with military leadership, industry, labor, academia and regulatory agencies and stakeholders across the country.

She’s had concurrent experience directing political campaign initiatives for the offices of Governor, State and National Congress, Senate, Aldermanic, and regional judicial positions. She has presented at the Clinton Global Initiative and has served as a board member on the Women For Wounded Warriors Foundation since 2016, and is a past recipient of United States Field Artillery Associations, The Order of Saint Barbara award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week previous podcast episode in the series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th undersecretary of the army, Patrick J. Murphy. In our conversation, Mr. Murphy provided an overview of Task Force Movement and the efforts that the White House are making to impact this critical issue. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1880 Show Summary

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we continue a series sponsored by Comcast featuring a look at Task Force Movement, a national effort to bring transitioning service members, veterans, military families, and industry stakeholders together to improve economic and national security outcomes. Today’s guest is Liz Belcaster, Senior advisor of Communications and Public Relations for Task Force Movement.

About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth Murray-Belcaster is the President of EMB Consultants, Inc. Leading initiatives for Veterans’ and military families, Belcaster is an expert in strategic development of training to placement efforts across the country and an advisor for leadership and coalition building. She is responsible for networking with employers, military partners, and legislators as well as building independent partnerships with labor affiliates and with veteran’s service organizations across the country. She served as Task Force Committee member and lead panelist for the American Legion National Licensing and Credentialing Summits and continues to drive industry stakeholders, governing agencies, labor unions and military affiliations in collective spaces to further advance programming and policy for service members across the globe. Belcaster specializes in development of Military Training to Placement efforts with military leadership, industry, labor, academia and regulatory agencies and stakeholders across the country.

She’s had concurrent experience directing political campaign initiatives for the offices of Governor, State and National Congress, Senate, Aldermanic, and regional judicial positions. She has presented at the Clinton Global Initiative and has served as a board member on the Women For Wounded Warriors Foundation since 2016, and is a past recipient of United States Field Artillery Associations, The Order of Saint Barbara award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week previous podcast episode in the series, our conversation with former Pennsylvania congressman and the 32th undersecretary of the army, Patrick J. Murphy. In our conversation, Mr. Murphy provided an overview of Task Force Movement and the efforts that the White House are making to impact this critical issue. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/honorable-patrick-j-murphy-task-force-movement-and-task-force-cyber

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by Comcast. Comcast creates incredible technology and entertainment that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. You can find more about how they support the military affiliated population by going to https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/military

 

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM108 - Lisa Hallett - wear blue: run to remember BTM108 - Lisa Hallett - wear blue: run to remember full 0dea99b4-f7f5-4673-8a27-a77fdf11a8c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1eac853a Episode Summary:

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Gold Star spouse Lisa Hallett and wear blue: run to remember, an organization that strives to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.

About Today’s Guest

Lisa Hallett is the President and Co-Founder of wear blue: run to remember.  On August 25, 2009, Lisa’s husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan.  

Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running.  An avid runner, she soon found a community that needed the same kind of support that running gave her.  Creating wear blue gave Lisa a healthy outlet for her grief and a path to move forward, and she’s committed to sharing that with others.  

Lisa has an M.Ed.T. from University of Hawaii and a B.A. in English Literature from University of California- Santa Barbara.  She completed dozens of ultramarathons and has set a full marathon PR of 3:28:00.  Lisa has completed seven Ironman races, to include the Ironman World Championships.  Lisa and her three young children reside in DuPont, WA.  They are moving forward and loving life, honoring John with every step.
 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue Website

Saturday Runs

Piestawa Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Grief and Trauma. Dr. Shauna Springer explains that grief and trauma are different challenges — and that they require different healing strategies.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/grief-and-trauma

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Episode Summary:

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Gold Star spouse Lisa Hallett and wear blue: run to remember, an organization that strives to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.

About Today’s Guest

Lisa Hallett is the President and Co-Founder of wear blue: run to remember.  On August 25, 2009, Lisa’s husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan.  

Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running.  An avid runner, she soon found a community that needed the same kind of support that running gave her.  Creating wear blue gave Lisa a healthy outlet for her grief and a path to move forward, and she’s committed to sharing that with others.  

Lisa has an M.Ed.T. from University of Hawaii and a B.A. in English Literature from University of California- Santa Barbara.  She completed dozens of ultramarathons and has set a full marathon PR of 3:28:00.  Lisa has completed seven Ironman races, to include the Ironman World Championships.  Lisa and her three young children reside in DuPont, WA.  They are moving forward and loving life, honoring John with every step.
 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue Website

Saturday Runs

Piestawa Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Grief and Trauma. Dr. Shauna Springer explains that grief and trauma are different challenges — and that they require different healing strategies.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/grief-and-trauma

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1736 Episode Summary:

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Gold Star spouse Lisa Hallett and wear blue: run to remember, an organization that strives to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.

About Today’s Guest

Lisa Hallett is the President and Co-Founder of wear blue: run to remember.  On August 25, 2009, Lisa’s husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan.  

Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running.  An avid runner, she soon found a community that needed the same kind of support that running gave her.  Creating wear blue gave Lisa a healthy outlet for her grief and a path to move forward, and she’s committed to sharing that with others.  

Lisa has an M.Ed.T. from University of Hawaii and a B.A. in English Literature from University of California- Santa Barbara.  She completed dozens of ultramarathons and has set a full marathon PR of 3:28:00.  Lisa has completed seven Ironman races, to include the Ironman World Championships.  Lisa and her three young children reside in DuPont, WA.  They are moving forward and loving life, honoring John with every step.
 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

wear blue Website

Saturday Runs

Piestawa Challenge

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Grief and Trauma. Dr. Shauna Springer explains that grief and trauma are different challenges — and that they require different healing strategies.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/grief-and-trauma

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM107 - Alex Krongard - The COMMIT Foundation BTM107 - Alex Krongard - The COMMIT Foundation full 04eb629a-0e47-48e5-9823-9ca7a5fb227a https://share.transistor.fm/s/62a6da9f Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Alex Krongard, CEO of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation seeks to provide high touch transition support so veterans in all communities can access services helping them identify their passions, build strong networks, and leverage their skills in civilian careers.

About Today’s Guest

Alex Krongard is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation empowers service members, veterans, and their families through personalized programs, resources, and the support of our community to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions.

Alex grew up outside Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He currently lives in San Diego, California. Alex is a 1985 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, the majority of that time in Joint Special Operations, Naval Special Warfare, and the SEAL Teams. He was a distinguished graduate of the National War College in 2005. After retiring from the military, he worked as an Investment Banker with DC Advisory in their San Francisco office.

Alex served in the United States NAVY from 1985-2016. He served primarily in joint special operations commands and the Navy SEAL Teams. He served at SEAL Teams 1,2 and 7 as well as at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He was the first commanding officer at SEAL Team 7. He later commanded Naval Special Warfare Group 1, with responsibility for the four west coasts SEAL Teams and associated logistics and support units.  Alex later was a counterterrorism director on the National Security Council staff in Washington, D.C., deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti, and in his final tour, Deputy Operations Officer for the U.S. Africa Command.  Alex retired in September 2016, as a Rear Admiral, Lower Half.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The COMMIT Foundation Website

Serendipity Research Article

Seeking Serendipity Blog Post

Email Alex

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Creating a Military Friendly Culture and Onboarding Program. This course provides information and resources necessary for businesses to begin their military recruitment campaign, including mobilizing efforts to hire and retain Veterans and their spouses.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Creating-a-Military-Friendly-Culture-and-Onboarding-program

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Alex Krongard, CEO of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation seeks to provide high touch transition support so veterans in all communities can access services helping them identify their passions, build strong networks, and leverage their skills in civilian careers.

About Today’s Guest

Alex Krongard is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation empowers service members, veterans, and their families through personalized programs, resources, and the support of our community to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions.

Alex grew up outside Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He currently lives in San Diego, California. Alex is a 1985 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, the majority of that time in Joint Special Operations, Naval Special Warfare, and the SEAL Teams. He was a distinguished graduate of the National War College in 2005. After retiring from the military, he worked as an Investment Banker with DC Advisory in their San Francisco office.

Alex served in the United States NAVY from 1985-2016. He served primarily in joint special operations commands and the Navy SEAL Teams. He served at SEAL Teams 1,2 and 7 as well as at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He was the first commanding officer at SEAL Team 7. He later commanded Naval Special Warfare Group 1, with responsibility for the four west coasts SEAL Teams and associated logistics and support units.  Alex later was a counterterrorism director on the National Security Council staff in Washington, D.C., deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti, and in his final tour, Deputy Operations Officer for the U.S. Africa Command.  Alex retired in September 2016, as a Rear Admiral, Lower Half.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The COMMIT Foundation Website

Serendipity Research Article

Seeking Serendipity Blog Post

Email Alex

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Creating a Military Friendly Culture and Onboarding Program. This course provides information and resources necessary for businesses to begin their military recruitment campaign, including mobilizing efforts to hire and retain Veterans and their spouses.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Creating-a-Military-Friendly-Culture-and-Onboarding-program

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1786 Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Alex Krongard, CEO of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation seeks to provide high touch transition support so veterans in all communities can access services helping them identify their passions, build strong networks, and leverage their skills in civilian careers.

About Today’s Guest

Alex Krongard is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The COMMIT Foundation. The COMMIT Foundation empowers service members, veterans, and their families through personalized programs, resources, and the support of our community to create purposeful and fulfilling transitions.

Alex grew up outside Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He currently lives in San Diego, California. Alex is a 1985 graduate of Princeton University with a degree in English Literature. He served 31 years in the U.S. Navy, the majority of that time in Joint Special Operations, Naval Special Warfare, and the SEAL Teams. He was a distinguished graduate of the National War College in 2005. After retiring from the military, he worked as an Investment Banker with DC Advisory in their San Francisco office.

Alex served in the United States NAVY from 1985-2016. He served primarily in joint special operations commands and the Navy SEAL Teams. He served at SEAL Teams 1,2 and 7 as well as at the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He was the first commanding officer at SEAL Team 7. He later commanded Naval Special Warfare Group 1, with responsibility for the four west coasts SEAL Teams and associated logistics and support units.  Alex later was a counterterrorism director on the National Security Council staff in Washington, D.C., deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in Djibouti, and in his final tour, Deputy Operations Officer for the U.S. Africa Command.  Alex retired in September 2016, as a Rear Admiral, Lower Half.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The COMMIT Foundation Website

Serendipity Research Article

Seeking Serendipity Blog Post

Email Alex

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Creating a Military Friendly Culture and Onboarding Program. This course provides information and resources necessary for businesses to begin their military recruitment campaign, including mobilizing efforts to hire and retain Veterans and their spouses.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Creating-a-Military-Friendly-Culture-and-Onboarding-program

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM106 - Jason Loughran - NYC Department of Veteran Services BTM106 - Jason Loughran - NYC Department of Veteran Services full 35bd1686-ec91-41ff-a278-93766e1e20d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/667a6016 Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Jason Loughran, Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs with the New York City Department of Veteran Services. 

About Today’s Guest
Jason Loughran is a veteran of the US Navy and is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs for DVS.

Before joining DVS, Jason served as an Adjudication Specialist at the US Department of State where he collaborated with local and federal agencies on legal and regulatory provisions governing U.S. citizenship, nationality, and visas.

His career in public service began with positions at the New York State Assembly and the US Department of Homeland Security before moving on to the State Department.

Jason deployed to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010. He holds a BS in Homeland Security from St. John's University and an Executive MPA from the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. Jason was selected for the 2019 Baruch College Alumni Association Leadership in Public Service Award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

New York City Department of Veteran Services

NYC DVS on Twitter

Vet Connect NYC

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Collaborative Table: Who To Invite and How To Engage. An important aspect in support of and care for service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors involves collaboration between individuals and organizations at the community level. It is a collective responsibility that no single organization can bear alone

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/collaborative-table

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Jason Loughran, Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs with the New York City Department of Veteran Services. 

About Today’s Guest
Jason Loughran is a veteran of the US Navy and is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs for DVS.

Before joining DVS, Jason served as an Adjudication Specialist at the US Department of State where he collaborated with local and federal agencies on legal and regulatory provisions governing U.S. citizenship, nationality, and visas.

His career in public service began with positions at the New York State Assembly and the US Department of Homeland Security before moving on to the State Department.

Jason deployed to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010. He holds a BS in Homeland Security from St. John's University and an Executive MPA from the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. Jason was selected for the 2019 Baruch College Alumni Association Leadership in Public Service Award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

New York City Department of Veteran Services

NYC DVS on Twitter

Vet Connect NYC

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Collaborative Table: Who To Invite and How To Engage. An important aspect in support of and care for service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors involves collaboration between individuals and organizations at the community level. It is a collective responsibility that no single organization can bear alone

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/collaborative-table

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1880 Episode Summary: 

On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Navy Veteran Jason Loughran, Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs with the New York City Department of Veteran Services. 

About Today’s Guest
Jason Loughran is a veteran of the US Navy and is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs for DVS.

Before joining DVS, Jason served as an Adjudication Specialist at the US Department of State where he collaborated with local and federal agencies on legal and regulatory provisions governing U.S. citizenship, nationality, and visas.

His career in public service began with positions at the New York State Assembly and the US Department of Homeland Security before moving on to the State Department.

Jason deployed to the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2010. He holds a BS in Homeland Security from St. John's University and an Executive MPA from the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. Jason was selected for the 2019 Baruch College Alumni Association Leadership in Public Service Award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

New York City Department of Veteran Services

NYC DVS on Twitter

Vet Connect NYC

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Collaborative Table: Who To Invite and How To Engage. An important aspect in support of and care for service members, Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors involves collaboration between individuals and organizations at the community level. It is a collective responsibility that no single organization can bear alone

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/collaborative-table

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with former Congressman and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy and his work to support increasing the transportation and cybersecurity workforce with Task Force Movement and Task Force Cyber

About Today’s Guest
At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation’s military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army.

Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is a former prosecutor, vetrepreneur, board chairman change agent as the Leading Voice of the 9/11 Generation. America's first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress & the 32nd Under Secretary of the US Army, he is now a Wharton Business School lecturer, Emmy award-winning producer, and a senior managing director at Ankura, one of the top management consulting companies in the world.

Murphy is also the founder of an Emmy & CLIO award-winning strategic engagement & film production company, Taking the Hill LLC, specializing in gritty military & veteran projects of his 9/11 Generation. 

Patrick currently lives in Pennsylvania with his two children, Maggie and Jack.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Becoming Job Ready, part of the Comcast Internet Essentials course series. With the widespread use of the internet, the job market has changed drastically. What used to be “pounding the pavement” to look for a job has now become “pounding the keyboard”.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Becoming-Job-Ready


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about t

]]> Episode Summary
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with former Congressman and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy and his work to support increasing the transportation and cybersecurity workforce with Task Force Movement and Task Force Cyber

About Today’s Guest
At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation’s military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army.

Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is a former prosecutor, vetrepreneur, board chairman change agent as the Leading Voice of the 9/11 Generation. America's first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress & the 32nd Under Secretary of the US Army, he is now a Wharton Business School lecturer, Emmy award-winning producer, and a senior managing director at Ankura, one of the top management consulting companies in the world.

Murphy is also the founder of an Emmy & CLIO award-winning strategic engagement & film production company, Taking the Hill LLC, specializing in gritty military & veteran projects of his 9/11 Generation. 

Patrick currently lives in Pennsylvania with his two children, Maggie and Jack.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Becoming Job Ready, part of the Comcast Internet Essentials course series. With the widespread use of the internet, the job market has changed drastically. What used to be “pounding the pavement” to look for a job has now become “pounding the keyboard”.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Becoming-Job-Ready


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about t

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1392 Episode Summary
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with former Congressman and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy and his work to support increasing the transportation and cybersecurity workforce with Task Force Movement and Task Force Cyber

About Today’s Guest
At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation’s military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army.

Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is a former prosecutor, vetrepreneur, board chairman change agent as the Leading Voice of the 9/11 Generation. America's first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress & the 32nd Under Secretary of the US Army, he is now a Wharton Business School lecturer, Emmy award-winning producer, and a senior managing director at Ankura, one of the top management consulting companies in the world.

Murphy is also the founder of an Emmy & CLIO award-winning strategic engagement & film production company, Taking the Hill LLC, specializing in gritty military & veteran projects of his 9/11 Generation. 

Patrick currently lives in Pennsylvania with his two children, Maggie and Jack.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Task Force Movement Website

Task Force Movement for Cybersecurity

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Becoming Job Ready, part of the Comcast Internet Essentials course series. With the widespread use of the internet, the job market has changed drastically. What used to be “pounding the pavement” to look for a job has now become “pounding the keyboard”.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Becoming-Job-Ready


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about t

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM104 - Jason Shockey - Cyber Security Careers BTM104 - Jason Shockey - Cyber Security Careers full 107438aa-995b-4215-8c62-53db4b811076 https://share.transistor.fm/s/290aab7c About Today’s Guest

Jason Shockey is the founder of mycyberpath.com and passionate about helping people get into the
cybersecurity industry and level up throughout their careers. He is a Chief Information Security Officer in the financial services industry. Prior to his CISO roles, Jason served 20 years active duty in the US Marine Corps as a technology leader conducting cyberspace operations, incident response, and cyber risk management. Three of those years he served with the Cyber National
Mission Force at Ft. Meade, MD. Jason believes there is a place for everyone on the cybersecurity team.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

My Cyber Path Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, The Job Search. This course provides service members, Veterans, and their families with practical ideas for beginning the job search as well as ways to jumpstart their career by networking and apprenticeships.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Job-Search

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jason Shockey is the founder of mycyberpath.com and passionate about helping people get into the
cybersecurity industry and level up throughout their careers. He is a Chief Information Security Officer in the financial services industry. Prior to his CISO roles, Jason served 20 years active duty in the US Marine Corps as a technology leader conducting cyberspace operations, incident response, and cyber risk management. Three of those years he served with the Cyber National
Mission Force at Ft. Meade, MD. Jason believes there is a place for everyone on the cybersecurity team.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

My Cyber Path Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, The Job Search. This course provides service members, Veterans, and their families with practical ideas for beginning the job search as well as ways to jumpstart their career by networking and apprenticeships.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/The-Job-Search

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1719 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Cyber Security Chief Information Security Officer Jason Shockey about how he's developed a program to help veterans learn about and match to careers in cyber security. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Cyber Security Chief Information Security Officer Jason Shockey about how he's developed a program to help veterans learn about and match to careers in cyber se Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM103 - The Clinical Readiness Project (Replay)- Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention BTM103 - The Clinical Readiness Project (Replay)- Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention full 7c8a9408-ae0a-4874-880f-20295c73a210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7438801 About Today’s Guests

Dr. Heidi Kraft

Heidi Squier Kraft received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the UC San Diego/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in 1996. She joined the Navy during her internship at Duke University Medical Center and went on to serve as both a flight and clinical psychologist. Her active duty assignments included the Naval Safety Center, the Naval Health Research Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL. While on flight status, she flew in nearly every aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory, including more than 100 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet, primarily with Marine Corps squadrons. In February 2004, she deployed to western Iraq for seven months with a Marine Corps surgical company, when her boy and girl twins were 15-months-old. Rule Number Two is a memoir of that experience.

Dr. Kraft left active duty in 2005, after nine years in the Navy. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at PsychArmor Institute, a national non-profit that provides free online education for those who live with, care for, and work with military Veterans. She is frequently invited to speak at conferences and panels on combat stress, stigma and caring for the caregiver. She is a lecturer at San Diego State University, where she teaches Stress, Trauma and the Psychological Experience of Combat, Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Kraft lives in San Diego with her husband Mike, a former Marine Harrier pilot. Her twins Brian and Meg, who have no memory of their mother’s time in Iraq, are college freshmen now.

Dr. Ted Bonar

Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized trainer and speaker at conferences and universities. An independent professional based in Columbus, OH, he operates a successful private practice and is known as a Subject Matter Expert in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, and matters related to military and veteran mental health concerns. He serves on the Healthcare Advisory Committee for PsychArmor Institute, and was previously the Chief of Continuing Education Programs at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) where he oversaw and implemented training programs focused on common military-related behavioral healthcare concerns, evidence-based treatment of PTSD, and suicide prevention and treatment. He is also a National Trainer trainer in Mental Health First Aid.

Dr. Bonar has spoken at over 200 universities, national conferences, and continuing education events, including special projects for Brady United, PsychArmor Institute, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah, PsychHub, Inc., and the National Council for Behavioral Health. Dr. Bonar has held clinical positions at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center, and private practice in both Bethesda, MD and Columbus, OH. Dr. Bonar was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Alum award by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago.

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter is an Assistant Professor of Military and Strategic Studies at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She is also a Nonresident Fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University and a Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Kyleanne is the former Chair of the Employment and Integration Subcommittee for the Secretary of Defense’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Her research focuses on military gender integration and defense policy, with an emphasis on military effectiveness in irregular warfare. She is the co-director of the CNAS-sponsored Athena Leadership Project, which studies the impact that women (both in the military and elected office) have had on the conduct of the Global War on Terror. She has authored several government policy reports, peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has a forthcoming book. Her work has also appeared in popular press such as New York Times, Washington Post, War on the Rocks, and she has appeared as a subject matter expert on multiple TV new programs. 

Prior to earning her PhD, Kyleanne was a Marine Corps Officer, serving multiple combat tours as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Officer to the House of Representatives. She was part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Inaugural Class of Women Trailblazers and member of the board of advisors for the Stanley Center funded IMPACT: Peace program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stack Up

Veterans, Suicide Prevention, and Safe Storage Twitch Stream

Dr. Hunter’s USAFA Page

Dr. Bonar’s Web Page

Dr. Kraft’s PsychArmor Page

Clinical Readiness Project

Brady

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor ourses related to Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members and Veterans. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://psycharmor.org/suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music ...

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Dr. Heidi Kraft

Heidi Squier Kraft received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the UC San Diego/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in 1996. She joined the Navy during her internship at Duke University Medical Center and went on to serve as both a flight and clinical psychologist. Her active duty assignments included the Naval Safety Center, the Naval Health Research Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL. While on flight status, she flew in nearly every aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory, including more than 100 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet, primarily with Marine Corps squadrons. In February 2004, she deployed to western Iraq for seven months with a Marine Corps surgical company, when her boy and girl twins were 15-months-old. Rule Number Two is a memoir of that experience.

Dr. Kraft left active duty in 2005, after nine years in the Navy. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at PsychArmor Institute, a national non-profit that provides free online education for those who live with, care for, and work with military Veterans. She is frequently invited to speak at conferences and panels on combat stress, stigma and caring for the caregiver. She is a lecturer at San Diego State University, where she teaches Stress, Trauma and the Psychological Experience of Combat, Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Kraft lives in San Diego with her husband Mike, a former Marine Harrier pilot. Her twins Brian and Meg, who have no memory of their mother’s time in Iraq, are college freshmen now.

Dr. Ted Bonar

Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized trainer and speaker at conferences and universities. An independent professional based in Columbus, OH, he operates a successful private practice and is known as a Subject Matter Expert in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, and matters related to military and veteran mental health concerns. He serves on the Healthcare Advisory Committee for PsychArmor Institute, and was previously the Chief of Continuing Education Programs at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) where he oversaw and implemented training programs focused on common military-related behavioral healthcare concerns, evidence-based treatment of PTSD, and suicide prevention and treatment. He is also a National Trainer trainer in Mental Health First Aid.

Dr. Bonar has spoken at over 200 universities, national conferences, and continuing education events, including special projects for Brady United, PsychArmor Institute, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah, PsychHub, Inc., and the National Council for Behavioral Health. Dr. Bonar has held clinical positions at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center, and private practice in both Bethesda, MD and Columbus, OH. Dr. Bonar was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Alum award by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago.

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter is an Assistant Professor of Military and Strategic Studies at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She is also a Nonresident Fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University and a Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Kyleanne is the former Chair of the Employment and Integration Subcommittee for the Secretary of Defense’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Her research focuses on military gender integration and defense policy, with an emphasis on military effectiveness in irregular warfare. She is the co-director of the CNAS-sponsored Athena Leadership Project, which studies the impact that women (both in the military and elected office) have had on the conduct of the Global War on Terror. She has authored several government policy reports, peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has a forthcoming book. Her work has also appeared in popular press such as New York Times, Washington Post, War on the Rocks, and she has appeared as a subject matter expert on multiple TV new programs. 

Prior to earning her PhD, Kyleanne was a Marine Corps Officer, serving multiple combat tours as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Officer to the House of Representatives. She was part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Inaugural Class of Women Trailblazers and member of the board of advisors for the Stanley Center funded IMPACT: Peace program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stack Up

Veterans, Suicide Prevention, and Safe Storage Twitch Stream

Dr. Hunter’s USAFA Page

Dr. Bonar’s Web Page

Dr. Kraft’s PsychArmor Page

Clinical Readiness Project

Brady

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor ourses related to Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members and Veterans. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://psycharmor.org/suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

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]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1815 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we are replaying one of the show's earliest episodes, a conversation about Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Kyleanne Hunter join the show to talk about their collaborative work to discuss how to address firearms and suicide prevention in the military affiliated population. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we are replaying one of the show's earliest episodes, a conversation about Lethal Means Safety for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Kyleanne Hunter join the show to talk about their collaborati Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM102 - General Gregg Martin - A Two-Star General's Battle with Bipolar Disorder BTM102 - General Gregg Martin - A Two-Star General's Battle with Bipolar Disorder full 10743b62-f1dc-410a-9b65-0871f7789e53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51e41f19 About Today’s Guest

Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, US Army (Retired), served on active duty for 36 years, until May 2015. He is a combat veteran, Bipolar Survivor, Airborne-Ranger-Engineer qualified soldier, and Army Strategist.

He holds a Ph.D. and two masters degrees from MIT, masters degrees in national security strategy from both the Army and Naval war colleges, and a bachelors degree from West Point. He commanded an engineer company, battalion, the 130th Engineer Brigade in combat during the first year of the Iraq War in 2003-04, including the attack from Kuwait, up the Euphrates River Valley, to Baghdad and beyond.

He served multiple overseas tours, and, as a general officer, commanded the Corps of Engineers Northwest Division, was Commandant of the Army Engineer School, commanded Fort Leonard Wood, was Deputy Commanding General of Third Army/US Army Central, Commandant of the Army War College, President of National Defense University, and Special Assistant to the Chief of Engineers. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (twice), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

He is married with three sons, two of whom are Army combat veterans, and one an artist. His daughter in law is also an Army combat veteran. His wife is an “Army brat” and heroine for persevering though their Army career and surviving and overcoming their bipolar ordeal, which has been the toughest fight of their lives. They live in Cocoa Beach, FL, where he is writing, speaking, and sharing his story of “battling bipolar disorder” to help save lives and stop the stigma.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

General Martin’s Web Site

International Bipolar Foundation: General Gregg’s Corner

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Bolstering Resilience, part of the Brian Health & Wellness Series sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project. This mini-course series on resilience, sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project, spotlights five supporting factors that bolster resilience: SMART goals, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Each element builds upon a person’s foundation and increases the ability to successfully cope with high levels of stress and pressure. You’ll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it’s never too late to make a lasting change.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Gregg F. Martin, PhD, Major General, US Army (Retired), served on active duty for 36 years, until May 2015. He is a combat veteran, Bipolar Survivor, Airborne-Ranger-Engineer qualified soldier, and Army Strategist.

He holds a Ph.D. and two masters degrees from MIT, masters degrees in national security strategy from both the Army and Naval war colleges, and a bachelors degree from West Point. He commanded an engineer company, battalion, the 130th Engineer Brigade in combat during the first year of the Iraq War in 2003-04, including the attack from Kuwait, up the Euphrates River Valley, to Baghdad and beyond.

He served multiple overseas tours, and, as a general officer, commanded the Corps of Engineers Northwest Division, was Commandant of the Army Engineer School, commanded Fort Leonard Wood, was Deputy Commanding General of Third Army/US Army Central, Commandant of the Army War College, President of National Defense University, and Special Assistant to the Chief of Engineers. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (twice), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

He is married with three sons, two of whom are Army combat veterans, and one an artist. His daughter in law is also an Army combat veteran. His wife is an “Army brat” and heroine for persevering though their Army career and surviving and overcoming their bipolar ordeal, which has been the toughest fight of their lives. They live in Cocoa Beach, FL, where he is writing, speaking, and sharing his story of “battling bipolar disorder” to help save lives and stop the stigma.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

General Martin’s Web Site

International Bipolar Foundation: General Gregg’s Corner

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Bolstering Resilience, part of the Brian Health & Wellness Series sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project. This mini-course series on resilience, sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project, spotlights five supporting factors that bolster resilience: SMART goals, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Each element builds upon a person’s foundation and increases the ability to successfully cope with high levels of stress and pressure. You’ll learn why these supporting pillars are so important to overall well-being, their application in daily life, and how it’s never too late to make a lasting change.

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-bolstering-resilience

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1703 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Major General Gregg Martin as he shares his experience as a senior military officer experiencing undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder, his diagnosis and recovery, and subsequent advocacy to bring awareness to mental health and wellness On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Major General Gregg Martin as he shares his experience as a senior military officer experiencing undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder, his diagnosis and recovery, and subsequent advocacy t Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM101 - Andrew Morton - Storytelling and Adaptability in Post-Military Life BTM101 - Andrew Morton - Storytelling and Adaptability in Post-Military Life full 5a6c87bd-b78e-4480-b01f-012429ac7edb https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c6f1455 About Today’s Guest

Andrew Morton currently serves as part of PsychArmor’s  Strategic Communications team in the role of External Relations.  Andrew is retired Army Infantry Officer with a combined 30 years of service and experience within the military community and veteran employment and transition space.  Since his transition from active-duty Andrew has spent much of the last decade focused on veterans’ employment and transition initiatives across various strategic roles at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  He has served on various boards and advisory commissions across the Department of Labor, Veterans Services Organizations, and the private sector focused on military community employment, retention, and inclusive work-place practices.  

Andrew served in multiple leadership and communications roles during his twenty-one year Infantry and Public Affairs officer career to include Chief of Marketing and Advertising for the Army Reserve, and Chief of Pan-Arabic Media Outreach and Engagement as part of Multi-National Force-Iraq. He continued to serve in multiple communications roles during his time at SHRM building programs focused on breaking down barriers and building connections between the military and employer community.  As contributing author to the late Justin Constantine’s book From We Will to At Will- A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace, Andrew and Constantine addressed the challenge of that cultural shift from the military community as well as the mutually-shared responsibility to close that gap in understanding through individual and organizational-level awareness.  

Andrew’s first-person journey as soldier and military spouse has also instilled a passion for  behavior and mental health initiatives.  As part of this journey he is completing the final clinical portion of his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary serving as a therapist-intern within the Veterans Administration which he will complete in May of 2023.   

Andrew lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia with his wife Emily, as well as his three children- and a myriad of animals.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor Web Site

H.O.P.E is a Course of Action Blog

Andrew Morton on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Telling Your Story. A service member’s experience in the military is one that only they can tell and it's up to them how much they choose to share with others. In this course, four veterans share their personal stories and offer insight. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telling-Your-Story

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Andrew Morton currently serves as part of PsychArmor’s  Strategic Communications team in the role of External Relations.  Andrew is retired Army Infantry Officer with a combined 30 years of service and experience within the military community and veteran employment and transition space.  Since his transition from active-duty Andrew has spent much of the last decade focused on veterans’ employment and transition initiatives across various strategic roles at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  He has served on various boards and advisory commissions across the Department of Labor, Veterans Services Organizations, and the private sector focused on military community employment, retention, and inclusive work-place practices.  

Andrew served in multiple leadership and communications roles during his twenty-one year Infantry and Public Affairs officer career to include Chief of Marketing and Advertising for the Army Reserve, and Chief of Pan-Arabic Media Outreach and Engagement as part of Multi-National Force-Iraq. He continued to serve in multiple communications roles during his time at SHRM building programs focused on breaking down barriers and building connections between the military and employer community.  As contributing author to the late Justin Constantine’s book From We Will to At Will- A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace, Andrew and Constantine addressed the challenge of that cultural shift from the military community as well as the mutually-shared responsibility to close that gap in understanding through individual and organizational-level awareness.  

Andrew’s first-person journey as soldier and military spouse has also instilled a passion for  behavior and mental health initiatives.  As part of this journey he is completing the final clinical portion of his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary serving as a therapist-intern within the Veterans Administration which he will complete in May of 2023.   

Andrew lives in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia with his wife Emily, as well as his three children- and a myriad of animals.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor Web Site

H.O.P.E is a Course of Action Blog

Andrew Morton on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Telling Your Story. A service member’s experience in the military is one that only they can tell and it's up to them how much they choose to share with others. In this course, four veterans share their personal stories and offer insight. 

 

You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telling-Your-Story

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1794 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Andrew Morton, who currently serves as part of PsychArmor's Strategic Communications Team in the role of External Relations On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Andrew Morton, who currently serves as part of PsychArmor's Strategic Communications Team in the role of External Relations Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM100 - Assistant Secretary of Labor James Rodriguez - VETS BTM100 - Assistant Secretary of Labor James Rodriguez - VETS full d81b8e37-c2fa-43a6-aefc-6d3927322f78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4048db10 About Today’s Guest

The Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA is the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). He is responsible for preparing America's veterans, service members and their spouses for meaningful careers. In this capacity and in Fiscal Year 2021, over 2,800 DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service staff, contractors, and grantees served more than 331,000 veterans and military spouses across all Agency programs.

Mr. Rodriguez is an executive leader and proud veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. government, corporate sector, and 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. He possesses a comprehensive background in program management, interagency collaboration, and policy development. He also has extensive senior-level experience building and managing multi-million-dollar budgets and large diverse teams while meeting the expectations of the President of the United States and large corporate enterprises. Additionally, he has demonstrated experience with developing and leading large scale international and national programs with a commitment to operational excellence, risk management and quality assurance.

Mr. Rodriguez’s recent executive experience includes leadership roles within Deloitte LLP’s Government and Public Sector practice and BAE Systems, Inc. Government Relations department. He also previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Warrior Care Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2014 through 2017.

Mr. Rodriguez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, University College and a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from the George Mason University, School of Public Policy. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Government and Political Science in the University of Maryland, Global Campus.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Department of Labor VETS Website

Veterans in Piping

Helmets to Hardhats

American Job Centers Website

Off-Base Transition Training Program

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses Website

Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinator Locator

Apprenticeship in the Transportation Industry Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Using the National Labor Exchange to Find Veterans to Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

The Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA is the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). He is responsible for preparing America's veterans, service members and their spouses for meaningful careers. In this capacity and in Fiscal Year 2021, over 2,800 DOL Veterans’ Employment and Training Service staff, contractors, and grantees served more than 331,000 veterans and military spouses across all Agency programs.

Mr. Rodriguez is an executive leader and proud veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. government, corporate sector, and 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. He possesses a comprehensive background in program management, interagency collaboration, and policy development. He also has extensive senior-level experience building and managing multi-million-dollar budgets and large diverse teams while meeting the expectations of the President of the United States and large corporate enterprises. Additionally, he has demonstrated experience with developing and leading large scale international and national programs with a commitment to operational excellence, risk management and quality assurance.

Mr. Rodriguez’s recent executive experience includes leadership roles within Deloitte LLP’s Government and Public Sector practice and BAE Systems, Inc. Government Relations department. He also previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Warrior Care Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2014 through 2017.

Mr. Rodriguez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, University College and a Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy from the George Mason University, School of Public Policy. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Government and Political Science in the University of Maryland, Global Campus.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Department of Labor VETS Website

Veterans in Piping

Helmets to Hardhats

American Job Centers Website

Off-Base Transition Training Program

Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses Website

Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinator Locator

Apprenticeship in the Transportation Industry Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

This week’s PsychArmor resource of the week, is the PsychArmor course, Using the National Labor Exchange to Find Veterans to Hire. In this course, employers will learn how to utilize the national labor exchange to amplify their online recruiting strategy, gain access to special talent pipelines, and how to utilize other trusted partners to reach the maximum number of job seekers. You can find the link to this resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Using-the-National-Labor-Exchange-to-Find-Veterans-to-Hire


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2081 On today's episode, the 100th episode of Behind the Mission and the first podcast of 2023, we feature a special guest: Marine Corps Veteran and Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Labor, the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA. Mr. Rodriguez joins the show to talk about the Veterans' Employment and Training Service and the benefits offered by the federal government to support employment for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. On today's episode, the 100th episode of Behind the Mission and the first podcast of 2023, we feature a special guest: Marine Corps Veteran and Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Labor, the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, MA. Mr. Rodrigu Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans BTM99 - Crystal Ellington - DEI and Sexual Assault Prevention for Veterans full f5f82b6a-1c83-4ae5-8c70-344916b8f800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df4d807 About Today’s Guest

Crystal is a dynamic, agile storyteller, who is passionate about speaking up for those who have historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. She leverages her service to her country to ensure that those that have served, and those still serving, have a voice and a safe space. She is a fellow in the George W. Bush Presidential Center Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program, the Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement at Syracuse University, New Politics Leadership Academy, is a Co-Founder for Veterans at the Intersection (VATI), and Founder/CEO at GenOnyx Consulting, LLC. She also currently serves as an executive board member for her local American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In her military career, she served four years in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and is now a combat veteran. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, brunch, volunteering, and spending time with her family.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Crystal’s LinkedIn Profile

Minority Veterans of America

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is three previous Behind the Mission Podcast Episodes: 


In Episode 56, we featured a conversation with Navy Veteran Jerome Tennille as he talked about the convergence between community-based volunteerism and DEI principles https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jerome-tennille

 

In Episode 20, we had a conversation with Jennifer Dane from the Modern Military Association of America and the need to advocate for LGBTQ+ Service members and veterans https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

In Episode 12, we had a conversation with retired Army Officer Dr. Samuel Odom and currently serving Army Officer First Lieutenant Marlon Dortch about their work as military social workers and the importance of diversity from a military social worker perspective. https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-samuel-odom-and-1lt-marlon-dortch


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Crystal is a dynamic, agile storyteller, who is passionate about speaking up for those who have historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. She leverages her service to her country to ensure that those that have served, and those still serving, have a voice and a safe space. She is a fellow in the George W. Bush Presidential Center Stand-To Veterans Leadership Program, the Veterans Program for Politics and Civic Engagement at Syracuse University, New Politics Leadership Academy, is a Co-Founder for Veterans at the Intersection (VATI), and Founder/CEO at GenOnyx Consulting, LLC. She also currently serves as an executive board member for her local American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In her military career, she served four years in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and is now a combat veteran. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, brunch, volunteering, and spending time with her family.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Crystal’s LinkedIn Profile

Minority Veterans of America

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is three previous Behind the Mission Podcast Episodes: 


In Episode 56, we featured a conversation with Navy Veteran Jerome Tennille as he talked about the convergence between community-based volunteerism and DEI principles https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jerome-tennille

 

In Episode 20, we had a conversation with Jennifer Dane from the Modern Military Association of America and the need to advocate for LGBTQ+ Service members and veterans https://psycharmor.org/podcast/jennifer-dane

 

In Episode 12, we had a conversation with retired Army Officer Dr. Samuel Odom and currently serving Army Officer First Lieutenant Marlon Dortch about their work as military social workers and the importance of diversity from a military social worker perspective. https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-samuel-odom-and-1lt-marlon-dortch


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1966 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the military and veteran community, as well as the need for awareness and advocacy around sexual assault prevention. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Crystal Ellington, a passionate advocate for those who historically been disenfranchised, systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed. We have an important conversa Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM98 - Kelcey Liverpool - Supporting Military Affiliated Children with Kids Rank BTM98 - Kelcey Liverpool - Supporting Military Affiliated Children with Kids Rank full e2f6b53f-2822-41d1-9ee3-5521fe0030ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d7f9cb This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.
About Today’s Guest

Kelcey Liverpool, Founder & Executive Director of Kids Rank, likes to take ideas and bring solutions that help build communities. She has a  passion for designing programs and initiatives that create change. Her background includes  work within the arts, banking and nonprofit sectors with the common thread of relationship  building and design. 

Most notably, Kelcey Liverpool is the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, founded  in 2012 as a nonprofit organization designed specifically to support the social and emotional  well-being of military-connected children. As a Navy spouse
for 17 years, moving with her family  a total of 9 times and volunteering in several roles at various military installation agencies, she 
understands first-hand the challenges that are faced by children and families of service  members. Inspired by her own children’s resilience through many moves, separations and  constant transitions Ms. Liverpool felt it was important to focus on the whole child recognizing  both their strengths and challenges.  


Celebrating 10 years, Kids Rank is growing as a trusted organization in the military and veteran  community with plans for national expansion as part of a 3-year strategic plan. Over the last  decade, Kelcey has successfully built strong relationships and partnered with several  organizations, such as the USO of Illinois, the Red Cross, the Military Child Education Coalition  and others in an effort to further the Kids Rank mission and awareness of supporting the needs  of military connected children.  


Kelcey was recently chosen to participate in a 2-year program as a Summit Fellow a program that seeks to connect impact-driven leaders within the Summit community to affect positive  change in the world and broaden their reach. Kelcey was also named as a 2019 Aspen Fellow. 


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kids Rank Web Site

Masks of Hope Project

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran 201: Military Families. The life of a military family can be chaotic and stressful. This course provides some insight into the unique challenges faced by military families.


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-201-military-families.


Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.
About Today’s Guest

Kelcey Liverpool, Founder & Executive Director of Kids Rank, likes to take ideas and bring solutions that help build communities. She has a  passion for designing programs and initiatives that create change. Her background includes  work within the arts, banking and nonprofit sectors with the common thread of relationship  building and design. 

Most notably, Kelcey Liverpool is the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, founded  in 2012 as a nonprofit organization designed specifically to support the social and emotional  well-being of military-connected children. As a Navy spouse
for 17 years, moving with her family  a total of 9 times and volunteering in several roles at various military installation agencies, she 
understands first-hand the challenges that are faced by children and families of service  members. Inspired by her own children’s resilience through many moves, separations and  constant transitions Ms. Liverpool felt it was important to focus on the whole child recognizing  both their strengths and challenges.  


Celebrating 10 years, Kids Rank is growing as a trusted organization in the military and veteran  community with plans for national expansion as part of a 3-year strategic plan. Over the last  decade, Kelcey has successfully built strong relationships and partnered with several  organizations, such as the USO of Illinois, the Red Cross, the Military Child Education Coalition  and others in an effort to further the Kids Rank mission and awareness of supporting the needs  of military connected children.  


Kelcey was recently chosen to participate in a 2-year program as a Summit Fellow a program that seeks to connect impact-driven leaders within the Summit community to affect positive  change in the world and broaden their reach. Kelcey was also named as a 2019 Aspen Fellow. 


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kids Rank Web Site

Masks of Hope Project

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran 201: Military Families. The life of a military family can be chaotic and stressful. This course provides some insight into the unique challenges faced by military families.


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-201-military-families.


Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1651 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Kelcey Liverpool, a Navy Spouse of 17 years and the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, an organization founded in 2012 designed specifically to support the social and emotional well-being of military-connected children. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Kelcey Liverpool, a Navy Spouse of 17 years and the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, an organization founded in 2012 designed specifically to support the social and emotiona Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM97 - Joy Ashcraft - Maryland's Governor's Challenge to Prevent SMVF Suicide BTM97 - Joy Ashcraft - Maryland's Governor's Challenge to Prevent SMVF Suicide full 922e9a82-8da2-42e9-bbfc-38e80baa2b03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca6cd6c6 About Today’s Guest

Joy Ashcraft is the Director of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, a program under the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Under her leadership, her team has revamped their data collection system, launched new program initiatives, reinvigorated their social media presence, and developed new education and training collaborations and initiatives. Joy is also the co-lead of the Maryland Governor's Challenge Team, a multi-agency collaboration whose goal is to prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families; a steering committee member of the Maryland Military-Civilian Coordinated Community Response Team; and a Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Board member. In her prior role as the Maryland Army National Guard Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, she received recognition for major improvements to the substance abuse and suicide prevention programs and for bringing innovative programs to reduce the stigma around and increase education about substance abuse and suicide. 

Joy holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California  where she specialized in Community Organization, Planning and Administration and minored in Military Social Work. Joy also holds a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bowie State University.  She currently serves as a S3 Operations Officer and Behavioral Health Practitioner in the 10th Medical Regiment of the Maryland Defense Force.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site

Maryland State Suicide Prevention Initiatives

Podcast Episode 70 – Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, VA S.A.V.E., Preventing Caregiver Suicide After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide seen in military and Veteran caregivers, will be able to identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Joy Ashcraft is the Director of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, a program under the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Under her leadership, her team has revamped their data collection system, launched new program initiatives, reinvigorated their social media presence, and developed new education and training collaborations and initiatives. Joy is also the co-lead of the Maryland Governor's Challenge Team, a multi-agency collaboration whose goal is to prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families; a steering committee member of the Maryland Military-Civilian Coordinated Community Response Team; and a Maryland Veterans Trust Fund Board member. In her prior role as the Maryland Army National Guard Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, she received recognition for major improvements to the substance abuse and suicide prevention programs and for bringing innovative programs to reduce the stigma around and increase education about substance abuse and suicide. 

Joy holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California  where she specialized in Community Organization, Planning and Administration and minored in Military Social Work. Joy also holds a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling from Bowie State University.  She currently serves as a S3 Operations Officer and Behavioral Health Practitioner in the 10th Medical Regiment of the Maryland Defense Force.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site

Maryland State Suicide Prevention Initiatives

Podcast Episode 70 – Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, VA S.A.V.E., Preventing Caregiver Suicide After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide seen in military and Veteran caregivers, will be able to identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1807 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Joy Ashcraft, Director of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, a program under the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Joy Ashcraft, Director of Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans, a program under the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM96 - Mary Reding - Supporting Military Spouses in the Legal Profession BTM96 - Mary Reding - Supporting Military Spouses in the Legal Profession full c4405e01-e009-42f1-9364-5b5ec72982ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/31f1c101 About Today’s Guest

Mary Reding is a government affairs exec with diverse private sector, non-profit, and public sector experience. Government experience includes leading the Office of Executive Councils and managing the development, implementation, and setting performance standards for management initiatives across the center of government through the ten C-Suite Executive boards including the President’s Management Council, Chief Financial Officers Council, Chief Information Officers Council, and the Performance Improvement Council. Mary now continues the #goodgov work at Grant Thornton Public Sector focusing on improving efficiencies for our Veteran’s community at the VA and across the Defense portfolio.

In addition to government service, Mary has a foundation in corporate law and non-profits serving as in-house counsel for Pebble Beach Company (www.pebblebeach.com) and leading international IT transformation team for Aviva Corporate (www.aviva.com).

Mary started advocating for licensing accommodations in 2010 and created the Military Spouse JD Network in 2011 and served as the founding President. Lobbying efforts were recognized by the DC Women’s Bar (awarded the DC “Star of the Bar”) and by the American Bar Association (honored w/ Grassroots Advocacy award for MSJDN).

The development of the workforce matters to Mary and she has mentored rising stars in business, in the military community, and in government through the creation of the CXO Fellows program and Homefront Rising. In 2018, Mary was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar building a bi-partisan community to solve our nation’s most important problems. And… she has the best volunteer job ever – Girl Scout troop leader.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Spouse JD Network

Military Spouse JD Network Foundation

Home Front Rising

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Legal Issues and Documents Caregivers Need. This course provides ideas for the kinds of legal issues a caregiver will want to be aware of, what conversations to have with your service member or Veteran, and what documents caregivers might need to have handy for long-term care.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/legal-issues-documents-caregivers-need  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Mary Reding is a government affairs exec with diverse private sector, non-profit, and public sector experience. Government experience includes leading the Office of Executive Councils and managing the development, implementation, and setting performance standards for management initiatives across the center of government through the ten C-Suite Executive boards including the President’s Management Council, Chief Financial Officers Council, Chief Information Officers Council, and the Performance Improvement Council. Mary now continues the #goodgov work at Grant Thornton Public Sector focusing on improving efficiencies for our Veteran’s community at the VA and across the Defense portfolio.

In addition to government service, Mary has a foundation in corporate law and non-profits serving as in-house counsel for Pebble Beach Company (www.pebblebeach.com) and leading international IT transformation team for Aviva Corporate (www.aviva.com).

Mary started advocating for licensing accommodations in 2010 and created the Military Spouse JD Network in 2011 and served as the founding President. Lobbying efforts were recognized by the DC Women’s Bar (awarded the DC “Star of the Bar”) and by the American Bar Association (honored w/ Grassroots Advocacy award for MSJDN).

The development of the workforce matters to Mary and she has mentored rising stars in business, in the military community, and in government through the creation of the CXO Fellows program and Homefront Rising. In 2018, Mary was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar building a bi-partisan community to solve our nation’s most important problems. And… she has the best volunteer job ever – Girl Scout troop leader.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Spouse JD Network

Military Spouse JD Network Foundation

Home Front Rising

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Legal Issues and Documents Caregivers Need. This course provides ideas for the kinds of legal issues a caregiver will want to be aware of, what conversations to have with your service member or Veteran, and what documents caregivers might need to have handy for long-term care.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/legal-issues-documents-caregivers-need  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1381 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse Mary Reding, co-founder and founding President of the Military Spouse JD Network, an advocacy organization that works towards licensing accommodations for military spouses, including bar membership without additional examination, as well as providing an opportunity to network with other military spouses with a Juris Doctorate degree. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse Mary Reding, co-founder and founding President of the Military Spouse JD Network, an advocacy organization that works towards licensing accommodations for military spouses, including bar m Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM95 – Abby Malchow – Small Business Empowerment and Mental Health Advocacy at Amazon BTM95 – Abby Malchow – Small Business Empowerment and Mental Health Advocacy at Amazon full 037cd930-bdb5-4c73-a3a4-9e76b5284edc https://share.transistor.fm/s/5796e1b2 About Today’s Guest

Abby Malchow is the Sr. Business Development Manager of Small Business Partnerships for Small Business Empowerment at Amazon helps drive the success of small businesses and underserved business populations (including minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses). Additionally, Abby serves on the Global Board of Directors at Amazon for Mental Health & Well-Being (MHW) as the Director of Corporate Strategy. Abby helped launch MHW in April 2020 as Amazon’s 13th Affinity Group and in nine months MHW grew by a rate of 600% and currently has over 18K members from 27 countries across the globe. Prior to joining Amazon, Abby worked at Intel Corporation and is a retired U.S. Navy Chief and combat veteran, serving more than 20 years in the military.

Abby has been a passionate advocate for veteran suicide prevention since 2014 when she was one of the 22 veterans selected by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to advocate to Congress for support of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for America’s Veterans Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 12th, 2015. Additionally, she is a 2018 alum of the inaugural cohort of President George W. Bush’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program where she worked in collaboration with Intel’s “AI for Good” team on developing Machine Learning (ML) models on social media platforms to provide targeted suicide prevention to veterans. More recently in 2020, she led a project at Amazon in collaboration with the AWS ML Solutions Lab which built a ML model for RallyPoint that will allow them to quickly identify posts that indicate a high risk of self-harm to enable potentially life-saving intervention.

Abby is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, where she earned a Master of Business Administration degree. She also holds a B.B.A. (cum laude) in Business Administration from the University of San Diego.  


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Amazon Small Business Partnerships Contact Email

Amazon Small Business Impact Report

Amazon Small Business Storefronts

Amazon Small Business Academy

Amazon Seller University


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity, In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement Veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Abby Malchow is the Sr. Business Development Manager of Small Business Partnerships for Small Business Empowerment at Amazon helps drive the success of small businesses and underserved business populations (including minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses). Additionally, Abby serves on the Global Board of Directors at Amazon for Mental Health & Well-Being (MHW) as the Director of Corporate Strategy. Abby helped launch MHW in April 2020 as Amazon’s 13th Affinity Group and in nine months MHW grew by a rate of 600% and currently has over 18K members from 27 countries across the globe. Prior to joining Amazon, Abby worked at Intel Corporation and is a retired U.S. Navy Chief and combat veteran, serving more than 20 years in the military.

Abby has been a passionate advocate for veteran suicide prevention since 2014 when she was one of the 22 veterans selected by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) to advocate to Congress for support of the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for America’s Veterans Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on February 12th, 2015. Additionally, she is a 2018 alum of the inaugural cohort of President George W. Bush’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program where she worked in collaboration with Intel’s “AI for Good” team on developing Machine Learning (ML) models on social media platforms to provide targeted suicide prevention to veterans. More recently in 2020, she led a project at Amazon in collaboration with the AWS ML Solutions Lab which built a ML model for RallyPoint that will allow them to quickly identify posts that indicate a high risk of self-harm to enable potentially life-saving intervention.

Abby is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, where she earned a Master of Business Administration degree. She also holds a B.B.A. (cum laude) in Business Administration from the University of San Diego.  


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Amazon Small Business Partnerships Contact Email

Amazon Small Business Impact Report

Amazon Small Business Storefronts

Amazon Small Business Academy

Amazon Seller University


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity, In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement Veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1558 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Abby Malchow is the Senior Business Development Manager of Small Business Partnerships for Small Business Empowerment at Amazon. We talk about her advocacy for suicide prevention and how she has taken her passion for mental health and wellness to one of the world's largest corporations. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Abby Malchow is the Senior Business Development Manager of Small Business Partnerships for Small Business Empowerment at Amazon. We talk about her advocacy for suicide prev Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM94 - Dave Gowel - RallyPoint BTM94 - Dave Gowel - RallyPoint full 4e0286b9-b025-48f8-806e-b794090e0781 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45f38157 About Today’s Guest

Dave began his military career as a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and of the US Army Ranger School. He then served two tours in Europe during which he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an armor platoon leader. Dave's last active duty Army position was as an Assistant Professor of Military Leadership at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It was while he was at MIT that he found the value of social media, leading to his cofounding of a consulting firm to help people leverage social media tools more professionally. He authored The Power in a Link: Open Doors, Close Deals, and Change the Way You do Business Using LinkedIn (Wiley 2011) and cofounded a software company to help people use business software better at scale. Dave joined RallyPoint as President & COO in the summer of 2016 and became CEO and a board director in September of the same year. He also currently serves as a board advisor to the Wounded Warrior Project and Vets in Tech.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

RallyPoint

Outreach email to RallyPoint

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Making Connections and Networking, presented by Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Florent Groberg. Regardless of military background and experience, this course helps service members, veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Dave began his military career as a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and of the US Army Ranger School. He then served two tours in Europe during which he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an armor platoon leader. Dave's last active duty Army position was as an Assistant Professor of Military Leadership at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It was while he was at MIT that he found the value of social media, leading to his cofounding of a consulting firm to help people leverage social media tools more professionally. He authored The Power in a Link: Open Doors, Close Deals, and Change the Way You do Business Using LinkedIn (Wiley 2011) and cofounded a software company to help people use business software better at scale. Dave joined RallyPoint as President & COO in the summer of 2016 and became CEO and a board director in September of the same year. He also currently serves as a board advisor to the Wounded Warrior Project and Vets in Tech.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

RallyPoint

Outreach email to RallyPoint

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Making Connections and Networking, presented by Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Florent Groberg. Regardless of military background and experience, this course helps service members, veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1581 On this episode, we're featuring a conversation about RallyPoint, an online social network ran by and for veterans with Army Veteran and RallyPoint President and CEO, Dave Gowel On this episode, we're featuring a conversation about RallyPoint, an online social network ran by and for veterans with Army Veteran and RallyPoint President and CEO, Dave Gowel Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM93 - Frank Larkin - National Warrior Call Day BTM93 - Frank Larkin - National Warrior Call Day full 179b4b80-630c-4a89-af64-f91c8c1a3c00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf0d474b About Today’s Guest
Frank Larkin is a national advocate for veteran suicide prevention and military traumatic brain injury research. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Feherty’s Troops First Foundation and the National Warrior Call Day campaign. Frank is also aligned with several other non-profit organizations working to positively impact the health and survivability of our veterans and first responders. He recently served as the vice president for corporate development at SAP National Security Services. Frank was the 40th United States Senate Sergeant at Arms. As chief law enforcement and executive officer of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms enforces rules of the Senate; provides a range of technical and administrative services to Senators in their Washington D.C., and state offices; and maintains security in the Capitol and Senate office buildings. He had direct oversight of the US Capitol Police Department, a 2200-member agency, and led numerous national security events.

Frank was a member of the federal Senior Executive Service for almost 15 years, serving as both the Acting Director and the Vice Director of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and Director of the Counter IED Operations-Intelligence Integration Center (COIC) within the Department of Defense. He led the integration of technical capabilities, information analysis and human resources against the global IED threat and terror networks.

 Frank served for more than two decades as a special agent and senior leader in the United States Secret Service (USSS). He conducted complex criminal investigations and protected four US presidents, until his retirement as the Deputy Assistant Director for Protective Research and the agency’s Chief Technology Officer. 

In the private sector, Frank continued to support the defense and intelligence communities. He recently was the Vice President for Corporate Development at SAP National Security Services. In the past, he was the Director for Program Management & Leadership for the Raytheon Company and Senior Program Manager at Lockheed Martin’s Defense & Intelligence Solutions. 

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Frank served as a special warfare operator in the Navy SEALs. After his military service, he was a uniformed patrol officer with the Norristown (PA) Police Department, a homicide detective with the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney’s Office, and a Maryland State Trooper-Flight Paramedic. He has been a nationally licensed paramedic for 40 years and still serves Maryland as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic for the City of Annapolis. 

Frank holds a BA degree in criminal justice and a MS degree in public administration from Villanova University. He is the recipient of numerous awards, to include the USSS Valor award, the Department of the Army’s Exceptional Civilian Service award and the Superior Civilian Service award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National Warrior Call Day Campaign

National Warrior Call Day Resolution

Veteran Crisis Line

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Course Catalogue. In this course listing, you will find 19 different courses for those interested in learning more about how to make an impact with regards to suicide. Courses include information on grief and trauma, developing a crisis response plan, and the gatekeeper training S.A.V.E. 


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections/suicide-prevention-intervention-and-postvention


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest
Frank Larkin is a national advocate for veteran suicide prevention and military traumatic brain injury research. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Feherty’s Troops First Foundation and the National Warrior Call Day campaign. Frank is also aligned with several other non-profit organizations working to positively impact the health and survivability of our veterans and first responders. He recently served as the vice president for corporate development at SAP National Security Services. Frank was the 40th United States Senate Sergeant at Arms. As chief law enforcement and executive officer of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms enforces rules of the Senate; provides a range of technical and administrative services to Senators in their Washington D.C., and state offices; and maintains security in the Capitol and Senate office buildings. He had direct oversight of the US Capitol Police Department, a 2200-member agency, and led numerous national security events.

Frank was a member of the federal Senior Executive Service for almost 15 years, serving as both the Acting Director and the Vice Director of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and Director of the Counter IED Operations-Intelligence Integration Center (COIC) within the Department of Defense. He led the integration of technical capabilities, information analysis and human resources against the global IED threat and terror networks.

 Frank served for more than two decades as a special agent and senior leader in the United States Secret Service (USSS). He conducted complex criminal investigations and protected four US presidents, until his retirement as the Deputy Assistant Director for Protective Research and the agency’s Chief Technology Officer. 

In the private sector, Frank continued to support the defense and intelligence communities. He recently was the Vice President for Corporate Development at SAP National Security Services. In the past, he was the Director for Program Management & Leadership for the Raytheon Company and Senior Program Manager at Lockheed Martin’s Defense & Intelligence Solutions. 

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Frank served as a special warfare operator in the Navy SEALs. After his military service, he was a uniformed patrol officer with the Norristown (PA) Police Department, a homicide detective with the Montgomery County (PA) District Attorney’s Office, and a Maryland State Trooper-Flight Paramedic. He has been a nationally licensed paramedic for 40 years and still serves Maryland as a volunteer firefighter-paramedic for the City of Annapolis. 

Frank holds a BA degree in criminal justice and a MS degree in public administration from Villanova University. He is the recipient of numerous awards, to include the USSS Valor award, the Department of the Army’s Exceptional Civilian Service award and the Superior Civilian Service award.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National Warrior Call Day Campaign

National Warrior Call Day Resolution

Veteran Crisis Line

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Course Catalogue. In this course listing, you will find 19 different courses for those interested in learning more about how to make an impact with regards to suicide. Courses include information on grief and trauma, developing a crisis response plan, and the gatekeeper training S.A.V.E. 


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections/suicide-prevention-intervention-and-postvention


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1950 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation about the National Warrior Call Day Campaign with Navy Veteran and former United States Senate Sergeant at Arms Frank Larkin On this episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation about the National Warrior Call Day Campaign with Navy Veteran and former United States Senate Sergeant at Arms Frank Larkin Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM92 - Katie Ross and Katie Stenger - Summit Behavioral Health's Tactical Recovery Program BTM92 - Katie Ross and Katie Stenger - Summit Behavioral Health's Tactical Recovery Program full be32a5d3-4a61-4848-9459-cadb31d2fe15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48c2cca1 About Today’s Guests

Katie R. Ross, MSW, is the Director of Veterans Services at Summit BHC and creator of their specialized services for the military community, known as Tactical Recovery.  She worked in program management for the U.S. Navy for ten years before beginning in direct care as a clinical social worker at the Hampton VA Medical Center’s Suicide Prevention, Intimate Partner Violence, and Military Sexual Trauma units.  She was also pivotal in establishing the country’s first residential treatment center to exclusively serve military youth.  

Katie is a multigenerational member of the military community, spouse of a recently retired 20-year veteran, former Ombudsman, Chair and creator of Nexus: Hampton Roads’ collaborative for Military & Veteran service providers, and Chair of the VISN 6 Clay Hunt Act Community Outreach Team.  As a national advocate and concierge of treatment resources for the military and veteran community, she is driven to improve the lives of those who have served. 

Katie Civiletto Stenger is the Operations Director and Force Multiplier for Summit BHC’s Tactical Recovery Program. She is a proud Army Spouse and lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, their son, 4 bonus kiddos, and two pups.  

Katie has spent the past decade working in the veteran and military mental health space, focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment, mental wellness, and emotional wellbeing. Katie forged her career in this space, she started working as a case manager and moved into program implementation and design. She now works with 20 Summit facilities to enhance Tactical Recovery’s Program integrity. Katie is an alum of Cornell University’s Sloan Program in Health Administration.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Summit BHC Tactical Recovery Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week


The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Veteran Ready Program Join the nearly 200 organizations nationwide that leverage the PsychArmor educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with and support military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue for our partners.  PsychArmor currently offers four industry-specific curriculum tracks with the option to customize the curriculum to fit your unique needs. 


Industry-specific learning pathways include:


·      Healthcare


·      Higher education


·      Nonprofit


·      Employers


You can find a link to the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/services

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Katie R. Ross, MSW, is the Director of Veterans Services at Summit BHC and creator of their specialized services for the military community, known as Tactical Recovery.  She worked in program management for the U.S. Navy for ten years before beginning in direct care as a clinical social worker at the Hampton VA Medical Center’s Suicide Prevention, Intimate Partner Violence, and Military Sexual Trauma units.  She was also pivotal in establishing the country’s first residential treatment center to exclusively serve military youth.  

Katie is a multigenerational member of the military community, spouse of a recently retired 20-year veteran, former Ombudsman, Chair and creator of Nexus: Hampton Roads’ collaborative for Military & Veteran service providers, and Chair of the VISN 6 Clay Hunt Act Community Outreach Team.  As a national advocate and concierge of treatment resources for the military and veteran community, she is driven to improve the lives of those who have served. 

Katie Civiletto Stenger is the Operations Director and Force Multiplier for Summit BHC’s Tactical Recovery Program. She is a proud Army Spouse and lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, their son, 4 bonus kiddos, and two pups.  

Katie has spent the past decade working in the veteran and military mental health space, focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment, mental wellness, and emotional wellbeing. Katie forged her career in this space, she started working as a case manager and moved into program implementation and design. She now works with 20 Summit facilities to enhance Tactical Recovery’s Program integrity. Katie is an alum of Cornell University’s Sloan Program in Health Administration.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Summit BHC Tactical Recovery Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week


The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Veteran Ready Program Join the nearly 200 organizations nationwide that leverage the PsychArmor educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with and support military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue for our partners.  PsychArmor currently offers four industry-specific curriculum tracks with the option to customize the curriculum to fit your unique needs. 


Industry-specific learning pathways include:


·      Healthcare


·      Higher education


·      Nonprofit


·      Employers


You can find a link to the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/services

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2091 On this episode, we feature a conversation about Summit Behavioral Health Care's Tactical Recovery Program, a specialized treatment program that meets the behavioral health and wellness needs of service members, veterans, and first responders. Joining me to talk about the program is Katie Ross, the Director of Veteran Services for Summit BHC, and Katie Civeletto Stenger, the Operations Director for the Tactical Recovery Program. On this episode, we feature a conversation about Summit Behavioral Health Care's Tactical Recovery Program, a specialized treatment program that meets the behavioral health and wellness needs of service members, veterans, and first responders. Joining me Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM91 - Jaime Chapman - Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce BTM91 - Jaime Chapman - Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce full ddbf9c1d-be1e-42d0-9e75-30fd00a4f6c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89daf91f About Today’s Guest

Jaime Chapman is one of the original Co-Founders and Chief Operating Officer of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. Her professional background is as a Sr. Military Talent Program Manager for Amazon Web Services and as a human capital entrepreneur where she successfully placed over 1,600 jobseekers in careers, creating an economic impact totaling over $112 million. Jaime has achieved recognition for:

·      #1 Military Spouse Owned Business Overall Award by Military and Veterans Choice in September 2019 at the Military Influencer Conference in DC.
·      2020-2021 Armed Forces Insurance US Army Garrison Wiesbaden Military Spouse of the Year Award.
·      2022 Fort Hood Local Business Person of the Year, Alignable
·      Scholar, George W. Bush Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, Class of 2021.

Jaime served in the Army Reserves for 6-years, and is currently an active duty Army spouse with her family stationed in Texas. She is a proud advocate for the military community, actively working to reduce military spouse unemployment and underemployement. In addition to her work at the Military Spouse Chamber, Jaime provides professional speaking and consulting services for organizations who are looking to hire, retain, and promote military spouse and veteran talent.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jaime Chapman is one of the original Co-Founders and Chief Operating Officer of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. Her professional background is as a Sr. Military Talent Program Manager for Amazon Web Services and as a human capital entrepreneur where she successfully placed over 1,600 jobseekers in careers, creating an economic impact totaling over $112 million. Jaime has achieved recognition for:

·      #1 Military Spouse Owned Business Overall Award by Military and Veterans Choice in September 2019 at the Military Influencer Conference in DC.
·      2020-2021 Armed Forces Insurance US Army Garrison Wiesbaden Military Spouse of the Year Award.
·      2022 Fort Hood Local Business Person of the Year, Alignable
·      Scholar, George W. Bush Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, Class of 2021.

Jaime served in the Army Reserves for 6-years, and is currently an active duty Army spouse with her family stationed in Texas. She is a proud advocate for the military community, actively working to reduce military spouse unemployment and underemployement. In addition to her work at the Military Spouse Chamber, Jaime provides professional speaking and consulting services for organizations who are looking to hire, retain, and promote military spouse and veteran talent.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Veteran-Owned Businesses: Supplier Diversity In this course, you will learn strategies and best practices to implement veteran supplier diversity in your business or organization. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Veteran-Owned-Businesses


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1578 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Jaime Chapman, one of the original Co-Founders and Chief Operating Officer of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, an organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouses have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and the economy. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Jaime Chapman, one of the original Co-Founders and Chief Operating Officer of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, an organization that works to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouse Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM90 - Mark Harper - We Are the Mighty BTM90 - Mark Harper - We Are the Mighty full 9523a138-462e-459c-b8c6-b6f601ca8264 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7da0ed47 About Today’s Guest

Mark Harper is CEO of We Are The Mighty (WATM), a digital publisher and entertainment lifestyle company creating authentic content that celebrates the military community. WATM’s website receives more than 16M monthly page views, and has over 1.5M followers across social media platforms. Additionally, WATM provides a range of agency services for major Hollywood studios, Fortune 500 companies, veteran-backed businesses and nonprofits reaching the military community.

Harper joined the U.S. Air Force after commissioning through ROTC from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. For most of his Air Force career, Captain Harper was the Video Flight commander of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron deploying twice for OPERATION IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM. At Combat Camera, he led combat-ready photojournalists providing the world insight into military operations, contingencies, exercises, weapons tests, and humanitarian relief operations.

After leaving the Air Force in 2007, Harper held numerous marketing and business development positions in the entertainment industry, including for Paramount Pictures where he developed digital marketing campaigns for Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Star Trek, and at Technicolor providing marketing and business development for various business lines including their Animation & Gaming department. Harper earned his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management where upon graduation he co-founded Audeze, a high-growth consumer headphones startup funded by Warner Music Group. After leaving Audeze, Harper joined We Are The Mighty for the launch of the company in 2014.

Harper lives near Joshua Tree National Park with his Marine veteran wife Natasha and is an active member of the Television Academy (Emmys).

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We Are The Mighty Web Site

Military Influencer Conference Web Site

We Are The Mighty on Facebook

We Are The Mighty on Instagram

We Are The Mighty on Twitter

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leadership Skills that Drive Impact.This course is designed for community leaders interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leadership-skills-that-drive-impact


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Mark Harper is CEO of We Are The Mighty (WATM), a digital publisher and entertainment lifestyle company creating authentic content that celebrates the military community. WATM’s website receives more than 16M monthly page views, and has over 1.5M followers across social media platforms. Additionally, WATM provides a range of agency services for major Hollywood studios, Fortune 500 companies, veteran-backed businesses and nonprofits reaching the military community.

Harper joined the U.S. Air Force after commissioning through ROTC from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. For most of his Air Force career, Captain Harper was the Video Flight commander of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron deploying twice for OPERATION IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM. At Combat Camera, he led combat-ready photojournalists providing the world insight into military operations, contingencies, exercises, weapons tests, and humanitarian relief operations.

After leaving the Air Force in 2007, Harper held numerous marketing and business development positions in the entertainment industry, including for Paramount Pictures where he developed digital marketing campaigns for Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Star Trek, and at Technicolor providing marketing and business development for various business lines including their Animation & Gaming department. Harper earned his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management where upon graduation he co-founded Audeze, a high-growth consumer headphones startup funded by Warner Music Group. After leaving Audeze, Harper joined We Are The Mighty for the launch of the company in 2014.

Harper lives near Joshua Tree National Park with his Marine veteran wife Natasha and is an active member of the Television Academy (Emmys).

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We Are The Mighty Web Site

Military Influencer Conference Web Site

We Are The Mighty on Facebook

We Are The Mighty on Instagram

We Are The Mighty on Twitter

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leadership Skills that Drive Impact.This course is designed for community leaders interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leadership-skills-that-drive-impact


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1461 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Air Force Veteran Mark Harper, CEO of We Are The Mighty (WATM), a digital publisher and entertainment lifestyle company creating authentic content that celebrates the military community. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Air Force Veteran Mark Harper, CEO of We Are The Mighty (WATM), a digital publisher and entertainment lifestyle company creating authentic content that celebrates the military community. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM89 - Kelly Finn Störmer - Combined Arms Institute BTM89 - Kelly Finn Störmer - Combined Arms Institute full 364ca159-aa9b-42ac-b7d5-8d2ae9f5902c https://share.transistor.fm/s/51b5d70c About Today’s Guest

Kelly Finn Störmer is the Executive Director of Combined Arms Institute which elevates the military & veteran-serving ecosystem of support through professional development, collaboration and research. Combined Arms ensures that no veteran or military family member falls through the cracks by streamlining the connection for servicemembers, veterans and their families to services in the communities where they live. Combined Arms powers the Texas Veterans Network and is expanding to states across the nation through partnership.

She holds a BA from Villanova University and an MBA from The George Washington University. Kelly served as Surface Warfare Officer and received her commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. She had two sea assignments in San Diego and served as the White House Liaison to the Secretary of the Navy, and as a White House Social Aide during the Bush Administration. After active duty service, Kelly worked as a consultant for McKinney Rogers building high performance cultures in Fortune 500 organizations. Kelly is a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recently retired military spouse and a mom to three boys.

She has been working in the veteran nonprofit sector for over 10 years to streamline the answer to the question "Where do I go for help?" for veterans and military families.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Combined Arms Web Site

The Combined Arms Institute

Create a Combined Arms Profile

Become a Member Organization

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking. Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, PsychArmor’s course, “Making Connections and Networking,” helps service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Kelly Finn Störmer is the Executive Director of Combined Arms Institute which elevates the military & veteran-serving ecosystem of support through professional development, collaboration and research. Combined Arms ensures that no veteran or military family member falls through the cracks by streamlining the connection for servicemembers, veterans and their families to services in the communities where they live. Combined Arms powers the Texas Veterans Network and is expanding to states across the nation through partnership.

She holds a BA from Villanova University and an MBA from The George Washington University. Kelly served as Surface Warfare Officer and received her commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. She had two sea assignments in San Diego and served as the White House Liaison to the Secretary of the Navy, and as a White House Social Aide during the Bush Administration. After active duty service, Kelly worked as a consultant for McKinney Rogers building high performance cultures in Fortune 500 organizations. Kelly is a 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholar, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recently retired military spouse and a mom to three boys.

She has been working in the veteran nonprofit sector for over 10 years to streamline the answer to the question "Where do I go for help?" for veterans and military families.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Combined Arms Web Site

The Combined Arms Institute

Create a Combined Arms Profile

Become a Member Organization

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking. Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, PsychArmor’s course, “Making Connections and Networking,” helps service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1533 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Kelly Finn Störmer, Executive Director of the Combined Arms Institute, an organization that elevates the military and veteran-serving ecosystem throng professional development, collaboration, and research On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Kelly Finn Störmer, Executive Director of the Combined Arms Institute, an organization that elevates the military and veteran-serving ecosystem throng professional development, collaboration, and research Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM88 - Richard Casper - CreatiVets BTM88 - Richard Casper - CreatiVets full 031c3224-1fd7-481c-b1e9-77bf970429d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f846e30 About Today’s Guest

Richard Casper is a United States Marine Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Artist, and Entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets, a non-profit that provides art, music, and writing programs for wounded veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.

Richard was named a CNN Hero in 2022 and named TIME magazine's Next Generation Leaders in 2017. He is the feature of TIME’s documentary Evidence of Things Unseen, and recognized by President George W. Bush and The Bush Institute for his passion and work helping combat veterans. He was one of thirty-three scholars chosen to be in President Bush’s inaugural Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.

Richard served in the USMC from 2003-2007. During the first portion of his enlistment, Casper served as Presidential guard at Camp David. Later in 2006-2007 during his tour in Iraq, Richard survived four IED blasts which left him with a left-traumatic brain injury and witnessed the death of his friend which caused his post traumatic stress. After nearly giving up, he discovered art and song-writing as therapeutic forms of expression, and went on to attend and graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. From his experiences, he later created art and songwriting programs for CreatiVets to help other combat wounded veterans heal.

Richard has taught art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Virginia Commonwealth University, Belmont University, and the University of Southern California. He is a keynote speaker, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He resides in Nashville TN with his wife Ashley and son Barret

Links Mentioned In This Episode

CreatiVets Web Site

CreatiVets on Instagram

Rose On Your Stone by CreatiVets

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Traumatic Brain Injury. TBI is considered a signature wound of the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and its prevalence in military service members and Veterans makes it an important topic to review for those who support veterans.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Traumatic-Brain-Injury

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Richard Casper is a United States Marine Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Artist, and Entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets, a non-profit that provides art, music, and writing programs for wounded veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries.

Richard was named a CNN Hero in 2022 and named TIME magazine's Next Generation Leaders in 2017. He is the feature of TIME’s documentary Evidence of Things Unseen, and recognized by President George W. Bush and The Bush Institute for his passion and work helping combat veterans. He was one of thirty-three scholars chosen to be in President Bush’s inaugural Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.

Richard served in the USMC from 2003-2007. During the first portion of his enlistment, Casper served as Presidential guard at Camp David. Later in 2006-2007 during his tour in Iraq, Richard survived four IED blasts which left him with a left-traumatic brain injury and witnessed the death of his friend which caused his post traumatic stress. After nearly giving up, he discovered art and song-writing as therapeutic forms of expression, and went on to attend and graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. From his experiences, he later created art and songwriting programs for CreatiVets to help other combat wounded veterans heal.

Richard has taught art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Virginia Commonwealth University, Belmont University, and the University of Southern California. He is a keynote speaker, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He resides in Nashville TN with his wife Ashley and son Barret

Links Mentioned In This Episode

CreatiVets Web Site

CreatiVets on Instagram

Rose On Your Stone by CreatiVets

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Traumatic Brain Injury. TBI is considered a signature wound of the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and its prevalence in military service members and Veterans makes it an important topic to review for those who support veterans.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Traumatic-Brain-Injury

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2166 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Artist, and Entrepreneur Richard Casper. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets, a non-profit that provides art, music, and writing programs for wounded veterans with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Artist, and Entrepreneur Richard Casper. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets, a non-profit that provides art, music, and writing pro Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM87 - Dr. Erin Fletcher - Wounded Warrior Project and the Warrior Care Network BTM87 - Dr. Erin Fletcher - Wounded Warrior Project and the Warrior Care Network full 2fdb6140-2ab4-43b4-a041-aefdf2edfaf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62535c2b About Today’s Guest

Erin Fletcher, Psy.D. serves as the Warrior Care Network Director for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). In this role, Erin ensures synergy across all WWP mental health programs. 

Erin  collaborates with the four Academic Medical Centers that compromise WWP’s Warrior Care Network to foster Network alignment regarding program implementation and delivery. Warriors taking part in WCN receive a year’s worth of mental health care during a 2-3 week intensive outpatient program, using evidenced-based treatments with alternative therapies. 

Erin has over 15 years of mental health experience working with adults in a variety of treatment settings. Prior to working for Wounded Warrior Project, Erin served as the Clinical Director of an intensive outpatient treatment program for adults with anxiety disorders. 

Erin holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social work from Niagara University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

WWP Warrior Care Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series - Suicide Prevention. This course series is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project. This series removes the stigma often attached to suicide and casts a light on the unique risks and cultural factors that contribute to suicide in the Veteran population. You’ll gain access to important statistics, tools and resources proven to prevent suicide, in addition to role plays that demonstrate effective responses to someone in need.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-suicide-prevention

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Erin Fletcher, Psy.D. serves as the Warrior Care Network Director for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). In this role, Erin ensures synergy across all WWP mental health programs. 

Erin  collaborates with the four Academic Medical Centers that compromise WWP’s Warrior Care Network to foster Network alignment regarding program implementation and delivery. Warriors taking part in WCN receive a year’s worth of mental health care during a 2-3 week intensive outpatient program, using evidenced-based treatments with alternative therapies. 

Erin has over 15 years of mental health experience working with adults in a variety of treatment settings. Prior to working for Wounded Warrior Project, Erin served as the Clinical Director of an intensive outpatient treatment program for adults with anxiety disorders. 

Erin holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in social work from Niagara University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

WWP Warrior Care Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Brain Health & Wellness Learning Series - Suicide Prevention. This course series is sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project. This series removes the stigma often attached to suicide and casts a light on the unique risks and cultural factors that contribute to suicide in the Veteran population. You’ll gain access to important statistics, tools and resources proven to prevent suicide, in addition to role plays that demonstrate effective responses to someone in need.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/WWP-BHW-suicide-prevention

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1560 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Erin Fletcher, Director of the Wounded Warrior Project's Warrior Care Network, and have a frank and honest discussion about suicide prevention in the military and veteran population. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Erin Fletcher, Director of the Wounded Warrior Project's Warrior Care Network, and have a frank and honest discussion about suicide prevention in the military and veteran population. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM86 - Meg O'Grady - Higher Education for the Military Affiliated Population BTM86 - Meg O'Grady - Higher Education for the Military Affiliated Population full 90b0feca-9c53-45e3-b11d-7e9738b5178f https://share.transistor.fm/s/036ddff7 Show Summary

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran and military spouse Meg O'Grady, Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System. 

About Today’s Guest

Meg O’Grady has more than 25 years of experience creating outreach, transition, education, entrepreneur, and employment programs that engage the military community, transitioning service members, employers and federal agencies. She is the Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System where she leads a team that helps service members, military spouses and government organizations reach important milestones in their education and careers. She has led programs, campaigns and strategic partnerships across the highest levels of the armed forces, government, and corporate America.  

As a senior leader in the U.S. Department of Defense, she was instrumental in creating the Spouse Education and Career Program which included launching the Military Spouse Employment Partnership with the White House Joining Forces Program in 2012. As an executive at First Data Corporation, she worked together with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to develop and launch the Coalition for Veteran Owned Business, a coalition of Fortune 500 industry leaders committed to providing innovative solutions and thought leadership to grow and support veteran owned businesses in communities throughout the nation. Most recently at the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), she supported the Office of Strategic Outreach as the National Veterans’ Employment Manager. 

Meg holds a Master of Education degree from National Louis University and was a member of the Class of 1990 at the United States Military Academy where she was an All-American swimmer. She has contributed to numerous articles and publications.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National University System Web site

NU Military and Veteran Programs

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Advising military students on higher education. In this course, you’ll take a brief look at higher education and transition information for military students and be able to help them understand their higher education options.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran and military spouse Meg O'Grady, Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System. 

About Today’s Guest

Meg O’Grady has more than 25 years of experience creating outreach, transition, education, entrepreneur, and employment programs that engage the military community, transitioning service members, employers and federal agencies. She is the Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System where she leads a team that helps service members, military spouses and government organizations reach important milestones in their education and careers. She has led programs, campaigns and strategic partnerships across the highest levels of the armed forces, government, and corporate America.  

As a senior leader in the U.S. Department of Defense, she was instrumental in creating the Spouse Education and Career Program which included launching the Military Spouse Employment Partnership with the White House Joining Forces Program in 2012. As an executive at First Data Corporation, she worked together with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to develop and launch the Coalition for Veteran Owned Business, a coalition of Fortune 500 industry leaders committed to providing innovative solutions and thought leadership to grow and support veteran owned businesses in communities throughout the nation. Most recently at the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), she supported the Office of Strategic Outreach as the National Veterans’ Employment Manager. 

Meg holds a Master of Education degree from National Louis University and was a member of the Class of 1990 at the United States Military Academy where she was an All-American swimmer. She has contributed to numerous articles and publications.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National University System Web site

NU Military and Veteran Programs

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Advising military students on higher education. In this course, you’ll take a brief look at higher education and transition information for military students and be able to help them understand their higher education options.  

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Advising-Military-Students-on-Higher-Education

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1566 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran and military spouse Meg O'Grady, Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army veteran and military spouse Meg O'Grady, Senior Vice President for Military and Government Programs for the National University System. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM85 - Sean Ryan - Army Emergency Relief BTM85 - Sean Ryan - Army Emergency Relief full 14e19f65-3a55-4663-aa60-c777a06bfd17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47b7bf0f About Today’s Guest

Colonel (R) Sean Ryan is the Director of Communications for the Army Emergency Relief, the

Army’s only nonprofit organization serving active duty Soldiers, retirees and their families. Sean  retired from service after nearly 30 years of active duty military experience and was the

official military spokesman for the Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in

Baghdad, Iraq, including four other combat tours in the Middle East. He worked extensively in the public affairs and international communications field informing the public on combat operations and how to defeat international terrorism.

 

Sean was the public affairs officer for Space Command, 1st Infantry Division, and 10th Special

Forces among other positions. He was an Army Fellow at Google in Mountain View, California,

working in Corporate Communications and is a recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur

Leadership award representing Unites States Europe.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Army Emergency Relief Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Budgeting, Debt Management, and Investing. PsychArmor provides a number of different courses releated to financial literacy, and this course provides learners with steps to help them budget accordingly and manage debt as they progress towards financial wellness. 


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Colonel (R) Sean Ryan is the Director of Communications for the Army Emergency Relief, the

Army’s only nonprofit organization serving active duty Soldiers, retirees and their families. Sean  retired from service after nearly 30 years of active duty military experience and was the

official military spokesman for the Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in

Baghdad, Iraq, including four other combat tours in the Middle East. He worked extensively in the public affairs and international communications field informing the public on combat operations and how to defeat international terrorism.

 

Sean was the public affairs officer for Space Command, 1st Infantry Division, and 10th Special

Forces among other positions. He was an Army Fellow at Google in Mountain View, California,

working in Corporate Communications and is a recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur

Leadership award representing Unites States Europe.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Army Emergency Relief Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Budgeting, Debt Management, and Investing. PsychArmor provides a number of different courses releated to financial literacy, and this course provides learners with steps to help them budget accordingly and manage debt as they progress towards financial wellness. 


You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Budgeting-Debt-Management-and-Investing

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1860 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with retired Army Colonel Sean Ryan, Director of Communications for Army Emergency Relief, the Army’s only nonprofit organization serving active duty Soldiers, retirees and their families. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with retired Army Colonel Sean Ryan, Director of Communications for Army Emergency Relief, the Army’s only nonprofit organization serving active duty Soldiers, retirees and their families. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM84 - Rebecca Nowatchik - Secure Families Initiative BTM84 - Rebecca Nowatchik - Secure Families Initiative full b47aada0-b28d-4dd3-a6c3-5fe901216b6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7407b08a About Today’s Guest

Rebecca Nowatchik is a facilitator, community organizer and proud Air Force spouse who believes that military families have a critical role to play to preserve and deepen our democracy at this moment in our country’s history. Rebecca cut her advocacy teeth 20 years ago organizing for labor rights and LGBTQ families and has extensive background managing successful campaigns focusing on worker safety and community health.  Her work has been featured by publications such as Grist, Mother Jones, Bill Moyers, and Al Jazeera. Rebecca holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management from Canisius College.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Secure Families Initiative Web Site

Long Term Impact of Military Service on Families Article

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leaning In: Investing in a Challenging Relationship. Being in a relationship with a service member or veteran can be challenging. This course is designed for partners of service members or veterans and provides information to help identify challenges in relationships, promote healthy behaviors through communication, and stress reduction skills. 

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leaning-in-investing-in-a-challenging-relationship


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Rebecca Nowatchik is a facilitator, community organizer and proud Air Force spouse who believes that military families have a critical role to play to preserve and deepen our democracy at this moment in our country’s history. Rebecca cut her advocacy teeth 20 years ago organizing for labor rights and LGBTQ families and has extensive background managing successful campaigns focusing on worker safety and community health.  Her work has been featured by publications such as Grist, Mother Jones, Bill Moyers, and Al Jazeera. Rebecca holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management from Canisius College.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Secure Families Initiative Web Site

Long Term Impact of Military Service on Families Article

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leaning In: Investing in a Challenging Relationship. Being in a relationship with a service member or veteran can be challenging. This course is designed for partners of service members or veterans and provides information to help identify challenges in relationships, promote healthy behaviors through communication, and stress reduction skills. 

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leaning-in-investing-in-a-challenging-relationship


This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1462 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we are featuring a conversation with Air Force Spouse Rebecca Nowatchik, Interim Executive Director of Secure Families Initiative, an organization that mobilizes military partners, family members, and veterans to vote and advocate for their communities, especially on issues of foreign policy and national security. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we are featuring a conversation with Air Force Spouse Rebecca Nowatchik, Interim Executive Director of Secure Families Initiative, an organization that mobilizes military partners, family members, and veterans to vot Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM83 - Brian Jenkins - Armed Services Arts Partnership BTM83 - Brian Jenkins - Armed Services Arts Partnership full 04394574-9029-4344-ad9e-877f70e92130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d47f46d3 About Today’s Guest

As the Executive Director of the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), Brian Jenkins draws on global experiences in community-building and social entrepreneurship. Under Brian’s leadership since 2019, ASAP has increased the annual number of veterans served by 75%, grown the organization's revenue by 54%, expanded ASAP Chapters from two cities to four, and launched a virtual program to provide access to ASAP classes to veterans and service members anywhere in the world.

 

Brian has worked with and consulted for social impact and community building ventures globally. He holds a certification in Nonprofit Executive Management from Georgetown University and a B.A. with honors from the College of William & Mary, where he was a Meyers-Stern Scholar

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Armed Services Arts Partnership Web Site

Live Shows featuring ASAP workshop attendees

ASAP on Twitter

ASAP on Facebook

ASAP on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking.Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, PsychArmor’s course, “Making Connections and Networking,” helps service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

As the Executive Director of the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), Brian Jenkins draws on global experiences in community-building and social entrepreneurship. Under Brian’s leadership since 2019, ASAP has increased the annual number of veterans served by 75%, grown the organization's revenue by 54%, expanded ASAP Chapters from two cities to four, and launched a virtual program to provide access to ASAP classes to veterans and service members anywhere in the world.

 

Brian has worked with and consulted for social impact and community building ventures globally. He holds a certification in Nonprofit Executive Management from Georgetown University and a B.A. with honors from the College of William & Mary, where he was a Meyers-Stern Scholar

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Armed Services Arts Partnership Web Site

Live Shows featuring ASAP workshop attendees

ASAP on Twitter

ASAP on Facebook

ASAP on YouTube

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking.Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, PsychArmor’s course, “Making Connections and Networking,” helps service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking   

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1606 On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Brian Jenkins, Executive Director of the Armed Services Arts Partnership, a creative community that provides free art and comedy classes to members of the military affiliated population. On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Brian Jenkins, Executive Director of the Armed Services Arts Partnership, a creative community that provides free art and comedy classes to members of the military affiliated population. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM82 - Aimee Johnson - Suicide Prevention for the Military Affiliated Population BTM82 - Aimee Johnson - Suicide Prevention for the Military Affiliated Population full 8e5f17c1-b1ff-4c03-aaf7-7950f554da7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d3aeffb About Today’s Guest

Aimee Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has more than 20 years of experience, from direct clinical practice with youth, families and adults in crisis and working with military service members, Veterans and their families. Aimee has worked both in the private sector and for the federal government, most recently at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where she led a portfolio of work to include short-term strategies to reach high risk populations. She serves as a national subject matter expert with specific focus on firearm suicide prevention and lethal means safety strategies, creating and launching media campaigns, building, leading and implementing public private partnerships and leveraging innovation to bring new strategies to the field of suicide prevention. 

The work that Aimee does is personal. Her late grandfather and his brother survived the Holocaust after losing their immediate family and many others. American service members liberated them after a miraculous escape from the Nazis. Aimee has always felt a need to be of service to our American military, Veterans and service members from any country who embody freedom and democracy. Those who serve for a mission greater than self give so many people another chance at living. She believes that people in crisis deserve another chance at life. She experienced her first suicide loss in high school and has always felt that people who are in crisis don’t want to die, they want the pain they are experiencing to end. Helping people over the course of her career find hope and recovery has been an honor. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Aimee’s Web Site: Aimee J Consulting

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Suicide Prevention and the Safe Storage of Firearms in the Military-Connected Community: Conversations for Everyone. This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important. This short course, jointly narrated by four people from different cultures – including military Veterans, non-Veterans, gun owners, non-gun owners, and clinical psychologists – aims to reduce the hesitation we often feel in talking to those we are worried about, through education. Everyone who is worried about someone in their lives should feel confident in having frank, open conversations about firearms and their safe storage – and know with certainty that those conversations save lives.

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-prevention-and-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-conversations-for-everyone

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Aimee Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has more than 20 years of experience, from direct clinical practice with youth, families and adults in crisis and working with military service members, Veterans and their families. Aimee has worked both in the private sector and for the federal government, most recently at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where she led a portfolio of work to include short-term strategies to reach high risk populations. She serves as a national subject matter expert with specific focus on firearm suicide prevention and lethal means safety strategies, creating and launching media campaigns, building, leading and implementing public private partnerships and leveraging innovation to bring new strategies to the field of suicide prevention. 

The work that Aimee does is personal. Her late grandfather and his brother survived the Holocaust after losing their immediate family and many others. American service members liberated them after a miraculous escape from the Nazis. Aimee has always felt a need to be of service to our American military, Veterans and service members from any country who embody freedom and democracy. Those who serve for a mission greater than self give so many people another chance at living. She believes that people in crisis deserve another chance at life. She experienced her first suicide loss in high school and has always felt that people who are in crisis don’t want to die, they want the pain they are experiencing to end. Helping people over the course of her career find hope and recovery has been an honor. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Aimee’s Web Site: Aimee J Consulting

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Suicide Prevention and the Safe Storage of Firearms in the Military-Connected Community: Conversations for Everyone. This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important. This short course, jointly narrated by four people from different cultures – including military Veterans, non-Veterans, gun owners, non-gun owners, and clinical psychologists – aims to reduce the hesitation we often feel in talking to those we are worried about, through education. Everyone who is worried about someone in their lives should feel confident in having frank, open conversations about firearms and their safe storage – and know with certainty that those conversations save lives.

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-prevention-and-the-safe-storage-of-firearms-conversations-for-everyone

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1792 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Aimee Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and consultant specializing in supporting businesses and organizations in designing and implementing industry-specific suicide prevention programs and strategies. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with Aimee Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and consultant specializing in supporting businesses and organizations in designing and implementing industry-specific suicide prevention programs and stra Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM81 - Jeremy Butler - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America BTM81 - Jeremy Butler - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America full afe07b81-2620-4ce3-8859-f50e391a72e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95537a13 About Today’s Guest

Jeremy Butler is the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the premier veterans advocacy and support organization that connects, unites, and empowers post-9/11 veterans through education, advocacy, and community. An experienced national security, military affairs, and non-profit management advisor, Jeremy joined IAVA with 15+ years of experience providing substantive and strategic counsel to leaders in high-profile government and private sector offices, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. He is a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy Reserves with 20 years of uniformed service and is a graduate of Knox College and the U.S. Naval War College.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

IAVA Web Site

IAVA Policy Agenda

IAVA QRF program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Navigating the Prostate Cancer Journey: Empowering Veterans and Caregviers with Precision Medicine. This course is designed for caregivers who are supporting veterans being treated for prostate cancer to help them to advocate for the best quality care and standing by them during a challenging treatment regimen. 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/navigating-the-prostate-cancer-journey-empowering-veterans-and-their-caregivers-with-precision-medicine

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jeremy Butler is the CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the premier veterans advocacy and support organization that connects, unites, and empowers post-9/11 veterans through education, advocacy, and community. An experienced national security, military affairs, and non-profit management advisor, Jeremy joined IAVA with 15+ years of experience providing substantive and strategic counsel to leaders in high-profile government and private sector offices, including the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. He is a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy Reserves with 20 years of uniformed service and is a graduate of Knox College and the U.S. Naval War College.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

IAVA Web Site

IAVA Policy Agenda

IAVA QRF program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Navigating the Prostate Cancer Journey: Empowering Veterans and Caregviers with Precision Medicine. This course is designed for caregivers who are supporting veterans being treated for prostate cancer to help them to advocate for the best quality care and standing by them during a challenging treatment regimen. 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/navigating-the-prostate-cancer-journey-empowering-veterans-and-their-caregivers-with-precision-medicine

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1889 On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Jeremy Butler, a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy Reserves and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the premier veterans advocacy and support organization that connects, unites, and empowers post-9/11 veterans through education, advocacy, and community. On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Jeremy Butler, a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy Reserves and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the premier veterans advocacy and support organization Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM80 - Dr. Umar Latif, MD - Help for Heroes Program BTM80 - Dr. Umar Latif, MD - Help for Heroes Program full e536d548-0556-4b46-9b35-c65c4ee2d3a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be6a8ffa About Today’s Guest

Umar Latif, MD is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with board certification in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. He was selected as a George W. Bush Institute Scholar as part of the 2021 Stand-To Veteran Leadership program in service of improving veteran outcomes.

Dr. Latif currently serves as the National Medical Director of Help for Heroes, a multisite specialty program he helped design as co-founder, to meet the clinical needs of active-duty service members, veterans and first responders who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. He also works as the Medical Director of Carrollton Springs Hospital and has a private practice at The Noesis Clinic: an adult and geriatric outpatient private practice that specializes in early detection of Alzheimer’s dementia and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).

For a decade prior to this, Dr. Latif co-founded and served as the Medical Director of Freedom Care at UBH Denton, which he helped develop. Under his leadership, this program grew into a multi-location inpatient psychiatry program specializing in PTSD and dual diagnosis treatment for active duty military members and veterans referred from 120 plus national & international installations.

His other professional roles in the past have included the position of Medical Director of the Telepsychiatry program at Dallas VA Medical Center, and faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Latif completed his residency training at Wayne State University in Michigan and postgraduate fellowship training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He also earned a certificate in “Executive Healthcare Leadership” from Cornell University. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Help for Heroes Program

Springstone Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how differences in military culture affect mental health and how to help service members or veterans overcome barriers to seeking treatment. 

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Umar Latif, MD is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with board certification in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. He was selected as a George W. Bush Institute Scholar as part of the 2021 Stand-To Veteran Leadership program in service of improving veteran outcomes.

Dr. Latif currently serves as the National Medical Director of Help for Heroes, a multisite specialty program he helped design as co-founder, to meet the clinical needs of active-duty service members, veterans and first responders who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. He also works as the Medical Director of Carrollton Springs Hospital and has a private practice at The Noesis Clinic: an adult and geriatric outpatient private practice that specializes in early detection of Alzheimer’s dementia and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation).

For a decade prior to this, Dr. Latif co-founded and served as the Medical Director of Freedom Care at UBH Denton, which he helped develop. Under his leadership, this program grew into a multi-location inpatient psychiatry program specializing in PTSD and dual diagnosis treatment for active duty military members and veterans referred from 120 plus national & international installations.

His other professional roles in the past have included the position of Medical Director of the Telepsychiatry program at Dallas VA Medical Center, and faculty appointment as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Dr. Latif completed his residency training at Wayne State University in Michigan and postgraduate fellowship training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He also earned a certificate in “Executive Healthcare Leadership” from Cornell University. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Help for Heroes Program

Springstone Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how differences in military culture affect mental health and how to help service members or veterans overcome barriers to seeking treatment. 

 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment  

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1871 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Umar Latif, National Medical Director and co-founder of Help for Heroes, a multi-site speciality program designed to meet the clinical needs of active-duty service members, veterans and first responders who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Umar Latif, National Medical Director and co-founder of Help for Heroes, a multi-site speciality program designed to meet the clinical needs of active-duty service members, veterans Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM79 - Dr. Elisa V. Borah, PhD - Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness BTM79 - Dr. Elisa V. Borah, PhD - Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness full 042d95b7-4a3b-4da4-9abe-a6d30470f1ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/563eef49 About Today’s Guest

Elisa V. Borah, MSW, PhD is a research associate professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, and Director of the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, a joint initiative of the Dell Medical School Department of Health Social Work and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

Dr. Borah conducts research to identify, implement, and evaluate treatments, programming and community supports for military members, veterans, spouses and their families. Current research efforts include assessing the value of structured peer support for military spouses to improve their quality of life, access resources and increase social support. She also studies self-care practices among military spouses and how best to support their transition needs after military life. Dr. Borah’s current research includes development of methods to engage concerned significant others in veteran suicide prevention practices and research as well as delivery of education and training to community-based organizations in suicide prevention.  Dr. Borah founded and directs the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN), originally launched through an Engagement Award from the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI). The VSN is designed to build and support communities of veteran spouses and to provide peer support programming with trained peers. Dr. Borah chairs the Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference at The University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as director of research at the Ft. Hood site of the STRONG STAR PTSD Research Consortium, a Department of Defense-funded research consortium at UT Health San Antonio.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness,

Veteran Spouse Network

Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking. This is one of the things that Dr. Borah and her group are doing, establishing connections between military and veteran spouses. Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, this course can help service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.

 

You can find a link to the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Elisa V. Borah, MSW, PhD is a research associate professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, and Director of the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, a joint initiative of the Dell Medical School Department of Health Social Work and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

Dr. Borah conducts research to identify, implement, and evaluate treatments, programming and community supports for military members, veterans, spouses and their families. Current research efforts include assessing the value of structured peer support for military spouses to improve their quality of life, access resources and increase social support. She also studies self-care practices among military spouses and how best to support their transition needs after military life. Dr. Borah’s current research includes development of methods to engage concerned significant others in veteran suicide prevention practices and research as well as delivery of education and training to community-based organizations in suicide prevention.  Dr. Borah founded and directs the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN), originally launched through an Engagement Award from the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI). The VSN is designed to build and support communities of veteran spouses and to provide peer support programming with trained peers. Dr. Borah chairs the Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference at The University of Texas at Austin. She previously served as director of research at the Ft. Hood site of the STRONG STAR PTSD Research Consortium, a Department of Defense-funded research consortium at UT Health San Antonio.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness,

Veteran Spouse Network

Military Social Work & Behavioral Health Conference

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Making Connections and Networking. This is one of the things that Dr. Borah and her group are doing, establishing connections between military and veteran spouses. Regardless of your military background or previous work experience, this course can help service members, Veterans, and their families learn how to network in their new communities.

 

You can find a link to the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Making-Connections-and-Networking

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1889 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we're featuring a conversation with research scientist and military spouse Dr. Elisa V. Borah, research associate professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, and Director of the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness On this episode of Behind The Mission, we're featuring a conversation with research scientist and military spouse Dr. Elisa V. Borah, research associate professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, and Director Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM78 - Shannon Razsadin - Military Family Advisory Network BTM78 - Shannon Razsadin - Military Family Advisory Network full 62ccfb31-87bd-4e76-96b0-b3adbd124925 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ca82918 About Today’s Guest

Shannon Razsadin is an active duty Navy spouse, mom, and the executive director of the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN).  Shannon’s leadership, authenticity, fresh approach, and focus on collaboration have set MFAN apart as an organization focused on making an impact and as a trusted conduit to military families globally.

Under Shannon’s leadership, MFAN has become a premier, respected nonprofit leader in a crowded and sometimes confusing network of military and veteran service organizations.

Shannon and the organization’s advisory board have deep relationships and experience with community, state, and federal leaders; national nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and community service providers.  She was recently selected through a competitive process to serve as one of the three civilian advisors to the Secretary of Defense on the Military Family Readiness Council.  She is regularly called on by national and local media to weigh in on military-related topics, including CBS, CNN, and FOX.

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Merrimack College, as well as a Masters in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Family Advisory Network Web Site

Military Family Food Insecurity Coalition

Military Family Financial Readiness Coalition

Military Housing Round Table

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. You can find a link to the resource here:  

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Shannon Razsadin is an active duty Navy spouse, mom, and the executive director of the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN).  Shannon’s leadership, authenticity, fresh approach, and focus on collaboration have set MFAN apart as an organization focused on making an impact and as a trusted conduit to military families globally.

Under Shannon’s leadership, MFAN has become a premier, respected nonprofit leader in a crowded and sometimes confusing network of military and veteran service organizations.

Shannon and the organization’s advisory board have deep relationships and experience with community, state, and federal leaders; national nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and community service providers.  She was recently selected through a competitive process to serve as one of the three civilian advisors to the Secretary of Defense on the Military Family Readiness Council.  She is regularly called on by national and local media to weigh in on military-related topics, including CBS, CNN, and FOX.

Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Merrimack College, as well as a Masters in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Family Advisory Network Web Site

Military Family Food Insecurity Coalition

Military Family Financial Readiness Coalition

Military Housing Round Table

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. You can find a link to the resource here:  

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1521 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Shannon Razsadin, a Navy Spouse and executive Director of the Military Family Advisory Network, an organization that serves as the voice of the modern military family and a bridge that connects military families to the resources, people, and information they need. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Shannon Razsadin, a Navy Spouse and executive Director of the Military Family Advisory Network, an organization that serves as the voice of the modern military family and a bridge Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM77 - Jennifer Goodale - Military Officers Association of America BTM77 - Jennifer Goodale - Military Officers Association of America full 85a37551-99a4-4927-b82b-8c7e05f562fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/d86d18ff About Today’s Guest

Jen Goodale separated from the Marine Corps in 2009 after seven years of active duty service. Upon graduation from the University of North Carolina in 2002, she was commissioned as a second lieutenant. After completing Basic Communications Officers Course, she was assigned to 9th Communication Battalion in Camp Pendleton, Calif. As a platoon commander, Goodale deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In her final assignment, she served at Marine Barracks Washington as a member of the 8th & I parade staff and a project manager at the Marine Corps Institute.   

 In 2013, Goodale joined the Member Products and Services team at MOAA. In this role, she focused on engagement with the currently serving community and fundraising to support MOAA initiatives and programs. In 2016, she began supporting The MOAA Foundation as an independent contractor. Since that time, she has become passionate about improving military spouse employment opportunities through her work with the “Keeping a Career on the Move” Military Spouse Symposia series. In 2021, Goodale was selected to serve on the advisory board for the Military Family Advisory Network.     

 Goodale is a North Carolina native and has a bachelor of arts degree in interpersonal and organizational communication studies from UNC-Chapel Hill and a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from Arizona State University. She is married to an active duty Marine, and they have two daughters and two dogs.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MOAA Web Site

MOAA Legislative Action Center

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leadership Skills that Drive Impact. This course is designed for those who are interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leadership-skills-that-drive-impact

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jen Goodale separated from the Marine Corps in 2009 after seven years of active duty service. Upon graduation from the University of North Carolina in 2002, she was commissioned as a second lieutenant. After completing Basic Communications Officers Course, she was assigned to 9th Communication Battalion in Camp Pendleton, Calif. As a platoon commander, Goodale deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In her final assignment, she served at Marine Barracks Washington as a member of the 8th & I parade staff and a project manager at the Marine Corps Institute.   

 In 2013, Goodale joined the Member Products and Services team at MOAA. In this role, she focused on engagement with the currently serving community and fundraising to support MOAA initiatives and programs. In 2016, she began supporting The MOAA Foundation as an independent contractor. Since that time, she has become passionate about improving military spouse employment opportunities through her work with the “Keeping a Career on the Move” Military Spouse Symposia series. In 2021, Goodale was selected to serve on the advisory board for the Military Family Advisory Network.     

 Goodale is a North Carolina native and has a bachelor of arts degree in interpersonal and organizational communication studies from UNC-Chapel Hill and a bachelor of science degree in nutrition from Arizona State University. She is married to an active duty Marine, and they have two daughters and two dogs.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MOAA Web Site

MOAA Legislative Action Center

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Leadership Skills that Drive Impact. This course is designed for those who are interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/leadership-skills-that-drive-impact

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1578 On this episode, we feature a conversation Marine Corps veteran and military spouse Jennifer Goodale, the Director of Military Family and Spouse Programs for the Military Officers Association of America, a leading national advocacy organization that plays an active role in military personnel matters and especially legislation affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services On this episode, we feature a conversation Marine Corps veteran and military spouse Jennifer Goodale, the Director of Military Family and Spouse Programs for the Military Officers Association of America, a leading national advocacy organization that plays Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM76 - Will Huff - Soldiers to Sidelines BTM76 - Will Huff - Soldiers to Sidelines full bb89a0f1-1f28-4c75-a729-ab040afdd930 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7bf199f About Today’s Guest

Will Huff served for over 23 years in the U.S. Army as an Army Officer. He achieved the rank of Colonel and served fifty-four months deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to his military service, Will is a graduate of Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and the National War College in Washington, D.C. Following his Army career, Will worked in the Towson University Athletic Department and spent the last three years as Deputy Athletic Director-External Operations. Will joined Soldiers to Sidelines in June 2020 and is now the Director of Partnership for the 501c.3 supporting Veterans, Service Members, and Military Spouses into sport coaching.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Soldiers to Sidelines Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Veteran 201: Profession Vs. Occupation. This course highlights the similarities and differences between military and civilian employment and reveals how many military jobs can translate into different professions in the civilian world. You can find a link to the resource in our show notes. https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-201-Profession-vs-Ocupation

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Will Huff served for over 23 years in the U.S. Army as an Army Officer. He achieved the rank of Colonel and served fifty-four months deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition to his military service, Will is a graduate of Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and the National War College in Washington, D.C. Following his Army career, Will worked in the Towson University Athletic Department and spent the last three years as Deputy Athletic Director-External Operations. Will joined Soldiers to Sidelines in June 2020 and is now the Director of Partnership for the 501c.3 supporting Veterans, Service Members, and Military Spouses into sport coaching.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Soldiers to Sidelines Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Veteran 201: Profession Vs. Occupation. This course highlights the similarities and differences between military and civilian employment and reveals how many military jobs can translate into different professions in the civilian world. You can find a link to the resource in our show notes. https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Veteran-201-Profession-vs-Ocupation

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1653 On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Will Huff, a retired Army Colonel and Director of Partnerships with Soldiers to Sidelines, an organization that provides training and opportunities for members of the military affiliated community to become coaches in various sports so they can inspire, motivate, and encourage athletes. On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Will Huff, a retired Army Colonel and Director of Partnerships with Soldiers to Sidelines, an organization that provides training and opportunities for members of the military affiliated community to Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM75 - Besa Pinchotti - The National Military Family Association BTM75 - Besa Pinchotti - The National Military Family Association full 528db4a7-99ab-4f35-a02a-d6c7c4234b5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3917246a About Today’s Guest

As Executive Director, Besa brings leadership at NMFA along with her personal experience as a military spouse to this incredible team. Besa is an award-winning journalist and marketer whose passion for our military began during her time as a reporter and television news anchor. From Jacksonville, North Carolina to Kosovo, her assignments opened her eyes to the post-9/11 military experience, and its cycles of deployment, redeployment, and constant transition. She also covered highly-contentious Congressional hearings and the impact military life has on families, including the effects of water contamination aboard military bases. During Besa’s time covering Camp Lejeune, she met a guy named Dave, whom she decided to marry despite warnings to “never marry a Marine.” Now 15+ years later, they live on Capitol Hill with their 3 kids.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National Military Family Association Web Site

Military Teen Experience Report

Basic Needs Allowance Legislation


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Veteran 201: Military Families. The life of a military family can be chaotic and stressful. This course provides some insight into the unique challenges faced by military families, and you can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-201-military-families

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

As Executive Director, Besa brings leadership at NMFA along with her personal experience as a military spouse to this incredible team. Besa is an award-winning journalist and marketer whose passion for our military began during her time as a reporter and television news anchor. From Jacksonville, North Carolina to Kosovo, her assignments opened her eyes to the post-9/11 military experience, and its cycles of deployment, redeployment, and constant transition. She also covered highly-contentious Congressional hearings and the impact military life has on families, including the effects of water contamination aboard military bases. During Besa’s time covering Camp Lejeune, she met a guy named Dave, whom she decided to marry despite warnings to “never marry a Marine.” Now 15+ years later, they live on Capitol Hill with their 3 kids.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

National Military Family Association Web Site

Military Teen Experience Report

Basic Needs Allowance Legislation


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Veteran 201: Military Families. The life of a military family can be chaotic and stressful. This course provides some insight into the unique challenges faced by military families, and you can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-201-military-families

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1588 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse Besa Pinchotti, Executive Director of the National Military Family Association, an organization that has provided advocacy and supportive program for military families for over fifty years. On today's episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse Besa Pinchotti, Executive Director of the National Military Family Association, an organization that has provided advocacy and supportive program for military families for over fifty years Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM74 - Dr. Lynda Davis - Implementing Change in Military and Veteran Support BTM74 - Dr. Lynda Davis - Implementing Change in Military and Veteran Support full 69bc8cf1-e378-4418-99f7-ac50984cbe43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5954886f About Today’s Guest

Dr. Davis is a subject matter expert on Military, Veteran, Family (MVF), Caregiver & Survivor support through successful, sustainable services. Dr. Davis is currently working with the Department of Defense in the area of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Caring for Military Families, Elizabeth Dole Foundation. She was educated at the University of Southern California. She is the former Deputy Undersecretary Of Defense for military community and family policy and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for manpower and personnel policy, to the position of Senior Vice President for Defense and Intelligence.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military and Veteran Caregiver Experience Map

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Institute for Hope and Healing

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Mitliary members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people. You can find a link to the resource in our here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Dr. Davis is a subject matter expert on Military, Veteran, Family (MVF), Caregiver & Survivor support through successful, sustainable services. Dr. Davis is currently working with the Department of Defense in the area of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Caring for Military Families, Elizabeth Dole Foundation. She was educated at the University of Southern California. She is the former Deputy Undersecretary Of Defense for military community and family policy and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for manpower and personnel policy, to the position of Senior Vice President for Defense and Intelligence.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military and Veteran Caregiver Experience Map

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Institute for Hope and Healing

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Mitliary members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people. You can find a link to the resource in our here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1902 On today's episode, we feature a conversation with veteran and former high ranking official in both he DoD and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Lynda Davis. Dr. Davis has been and remains a subject matter expert and advocate for those who served and those who care for them On today's episode, we feature a conversation with veteran and former high ranking official in both he DoD and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Lynda Davis. Dr. Davis has been and remains a subject matter expert and advocate for those who served an Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM73 - Dr. Alex Balbir - Wounded Warrior Program Independence Services BTM73 - Dr. Alex Balbir - Wounded Warrior Program Independence Services full a2899a05-e99d-4f16-b2b4-9639ec63ee90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bab98df About Today’s Guest

Alex Balbir serves as the director for Independence Services. Prior to joining Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), he served as a health care consultant supporting the Department of Defense Military Health System and as the deputy director and chief of operations for clinical research at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence. Alex is a Navy reservist, serving as a health care administrator in the Medical Service Corps.

He obtained his doctorate of philosophy in public health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing his research on sleep disorders in brain injury. He also has a master’s of business administration from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, focusing on organizational management and entrepreneurship.

Alex connects, serves, and empowers warriors in his role as independence services director.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

WWP Independence Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course How to Talk to Someone with a Disability. As you’ve heard in this episode, a significant number of service members leave the military as a result of catastrophic injuries or illnesses, and this course is designed to equip volunteers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively and confidently communicate with someone who has a disability. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-talk-to-someone-with-a-disability

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Alex Balbir serves as the director for Independence Services. Prior to joining Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), he served as a health care consultant supporting the Department of Defense Military Health System and as the deputy director and chief of operations for clinical research at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence. Alex is a Navy reservist, serving as a health care administrator in the Medical Service Corps.

He obtained his doctorate of philosophy in public health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing his research on sleep disorders in brain injury. He also has a master’s of business administration from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, focusing on organizational management and entrepreneurship.

Alex connects, serves, and empowers warriors in his role as independence services director.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Wounded Warrior Project Web Site

WWP Independence Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course How to Talk to Someone with a Disability. As you’ve heard in this episode, a significant number of service members leave the military as a result of catastrophic injuries or illnesses, and this course is designed to equip volunteers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively and confidently communicate with someone who has a disability. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/how-to-talk-to-someone-with-a-disability

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1892 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alex Balbir, Director of Independence Services with the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alex Balbir, Director of Independence Services with the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM72 – Amy Looney Heffernan – The Travis Manion Foundation BTM72 – Amy Looney Heffernan – The Travis Manion Foundation full 2b79c27e-141c-4385-81e4-4798211f36e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a98fae87 About Today’s Guest

Ever since her late husband, LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney was killed in Afghanistan on September 21, 2010 and awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, Amy Looney has served as an inspirational champion for families of fallen service members, military families, veterans, and American troops. Serving as Vice President of Travis Manion Foundation, Amy leads a national movement focused on empowering veterans & families of the fallen to foster the next generation of leaders in the mission to unite communities to strengthen America's national character. She is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of her late husband and friend, Travis Manion, who are buried side by side in Arlington National Cemetery. A personal tragedy fueled an impassioned advocate to inspire, motivate, and empower individuals, communities, and a nation, to honor the fallen by challenging the living. 

A consistent voice to the national conversation and advocacy of veterans & families of the fallen, Amy is frequently invited to address national audiences on Fox News, CNN, CBS, TED-X, in written publications such as the Washington Post, and multiple personal appearances spanning the US.  She is the co-author of the newly released book, The Knock at the Door. 

Amy received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Johns Hopkins University and her Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University.  Amy currently resides in the Chicago area with her husband, Joel, and their two daughters, Grace and Alana.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Travis Manion Foundation Web Site

The Knock at the Door

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resrouce in the Community. In this course, community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Ever since her late husband, LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney was killed in Afghanistan on September 21, 2010 and awarded the Bronze Star with Valor, Amy Looney has served as an inspirational champion for families of fallen service members, military families, veterans, and American troops. Serving as Vice President of Travis Manion Foundation, Amy leads a national movement focused on empowering veterans & families of the fallen to foster the next generation of leaders in the mission to unite communities to strengthen America's national character. She is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of her late husband and friend, Travis Manion, who are buried side by side in Arlington National Cemetery. A personal tragedy fueled an impassioned advocate to inspire, motivate, and empower individuals, communities, and a nation, to honor the fallen by challenging the living. 

A consistent voice to the national conversation and advocacy of veterans & families of the fallen, Amy is frequently invited to address national audiences on Fox News, CNN, CBS, TED-X, in written publications such as the Washington Post, and multiple personal appearances spanning the US.  She is the co-author of the newly released book, The Knock at the Door. 

Amy received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Johns Hopkins University and her Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University.  Amy currently resides in the Chicago area with her husband, Joel, and their two daughters, Grace and Alana.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Travis Manion Foundation Web Site

The Knock at the Door

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resrouce in the Community. In this course, community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. 

You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1704 On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Amy Looney Heffernan, Gold Star family member and Vice President of the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization that works to unite and strengthen communities by developing programs, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, and then inspire them to pass on their values to the next generation and the community at large. On today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Amy Looney Heffernan, Gold Star family member and Vice President of the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization that works to unite and strengthen communities by developing programs, training oppor Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM71 - Dr Michael Genovese, M.D., J.D., - Acadia Healthcare Military and Family Support Services BTM71 - Dr Michael Genovese, M.D., J.D., - Acadia Healthcare Military and Family Support Services full c2fd0142-a5bb-403f-9db1-63fc42879cb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47da1a7b About Today’s Guest

Michael Genovese is the chief medical officer of Acadia Healthcare, the largest stand-alone provider of behavioral healthcare in the United States. Acadia operates a network of 238 behavioral health facilities in 40 States and Puerto Rico. 

Dr. Genovese is serves on the CMO Corporate Council of the Joint Commission and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. 

Dr. Genovese co-founded the multidisciplinary medical practice Long Island Mind and Body in New York while practicing as an attending physician at NYU/Winthrop University Hospital. He was a fellow at the NYU/North Shore University Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program, and he completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Before beginning his medical studies, Dr. Genovese earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is a member of the New York Bar and the American Bar Association and is an advocate for attorneys and first responders seeking treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Acadia Healthcare Military & Family Support Services

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Substance Use Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations. Dr. Genovese has a background in treating substance use disorders and the topic was discussed on this week’s show. This course is one that is specifically for healthcare providers in helping them understand how substance use disorders can be identified and addressed. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Substance-Use-Disorder-in-Military-and-Veteran-Populations

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Michael Genovese is the chief medical officer of Acadia Healthcare, the largest stand-alone provider of behavioral healthcare in the United States. Acadia operates a network of 238 behavioral health facilities in 40 States and Puerto Rico. 

Dr. Genovese is serves on the CMO Corporate Council of the Joint Commission and is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. 

Dr. Genovese co-founded the multidisciplinary medical practice Long Island Mind and Body in New York while practicing as an attending physician at NYU/Winthrop University Hospital. He was a fellow at the NYU/North Shore University Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program, and he completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Before beginning his medical studies, Dr. Genovese earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is a member of the New York Bar and the American Bar Association and is an advocate for attorneys and first responders seeking treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Acadia Healthcare Military & Family Support Services

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Substance Use Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations. Dr. Genovese has a background in treating substance use disorders and the topic was discussed on this week’s show. This course is one that is specifically for healthcare providers in helping them understand how substance use disorders can be identified and addressed. You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Substance-Use-Disorder-in-Military-and-Veteran-Populations

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1535 On today's episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Genovese about Acadia Healthcare's Military and Family Support Services, and how they are using PsychArmor to train their providers in understanding their military affiliated clients. On today's episode of Behind The Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Michael Genovese about Acadia Healthcare's Military and Family Support Services, and how they are using PsychArmor to train their providers in understanding their military affili Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM70 - Jenna Pryor - Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations BTM70 - Jenna Pryor - Custom PsychArmor Training for Organizations full 97e6fb04-e7c5-4ec2-b69f-3fb53b436a9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/73c1af6a About Today’s Guest

Jenna Pryor serves as the Director of Programs at PsychArmor. In this role, Jenna leads the implementation and evaluation of PsychArmor’s educational programs and training on military culture. Jenna coordinates with the clinical, customer success, and content development teams to design and implement education and training resources for individuals, organizations, and community initiatives. In previous roles, Jenna managed research projects focused on economic mobility within the formerly incarcerated population with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 

As an MSW intern for a small non-profit that provides peer support services for formerly incarcerated individuals, she co-designed and implemented a community education series to increase awareness for and create change around barriers preventing the formerly incarcerated population from gaining meaningful employment, housing, and other basic needs. Jenna currently holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, concentrating in social policy and evaluation, from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. Jenna is also the daughter of an active duty United States Marine and knows firsthand the challenges and strengths associated with the military-connected community.

 Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor’s Custom Learning Pathway Development Program

Episode 36 – The Fire Watch Suicide Prevention Program

Episode 60 – The Stack Up Overwatch Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Training Partner Page where you can learn more about how PsychArmor creates and builds custom learning pathways to meet your organization’s needs. PsychArmor can built training packages that provide your users an annual subscription to on-demand, 24/7 access to bundles of courses, engage in custom course development, have access to live speakers and webinars, and receive educational consultation to meet your learning goals. You can find a link to the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/services

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Jenna Pryor serves as the Director of Programs at PsychArmor. In this role, Jenna leads the implementation and evaluation of PsychArmor’s educational programs and training on military culture. Jenna coordinates with the clinical, customer success, and content development teams to design and implement education and training resources for individuals, organizations, and community initiatives. In previous roles, Jenna managed research projects focused on economic mobility within the formerly incarcerated population with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 

As an MSW intern for a small non-profit that provides peer support services for formerly incarcerated individuals, she co-designed and implemented a community education series to increase awareness for and create change around barriers preventing the formerly incarcerated population from gaining meaningful employment, housing, and other basic needs. Jenna currently holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, concentrating in social policy and evaluation, from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. Jenna is also the daughter of an active duty United States Marine and knows firsthand the challenges and strengths associated with the military-connected community.

 Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor’s Custom Learning Pathway Development Program

Episode 36 – The Fire Watch Suicide Prevention Program

Episode 60 – The Stack Up Overwatch Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor Training Partner Page where you can learn more about how PsychArmor creates and builds custom learning pathways to meet your organization’s needs. PsychArmor can built training packages that provide your users an annual subscription to on-demand, 24/7 access to bundles of courses, engage in custom course development, have access to live speakers and webinars, and receive educational consultation to meet your learning goals. You can find a link to the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/services

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1547 On this episode, we feature PsychArmor's ability to partner with organizations to create a custom learning pathway that will meet their educational needs by having a conversation with Jenna Pryor, PsychArmor's Director of Programs On this episode, we feature PsychArmor's ability to partner with organizations to create a custom learning pathway that will meet their educational needs by having a conversation with Jenna Pryor, PsychArmor's Director of Programs Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM69 - Susie Dicker Sitzer - Tales of the Golden Acorn BTM69 - Susie Dicker Sitzer - Tales of the Golden Acorn full 77034bdb-02cc-4c13-8cad-232f371320e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54fe94f2 About Today’s Guest

Susie Dicker Sitzer is an experienced organizer, connector, and public relations maven, who is highly dedicated to the mission of helping others. She has over two decades of experience leading teams in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, communications, talent management, and more. Susie has most recently served as the Executive Director of Drawn from Valor, an award-winning non-profit digital-first content studio devoted to empowering kids and their families to understand and manage their mental and physical health conditions. Susie has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and lives in Southern California. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Tales of the Golden Acorn Preview

Tales of the Golden Acorn Overview 

Winnie the Pooh Article

Winnie the Pooh Journal Article  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, 15 Things Military Kids Want You To Know. This short on-demand video brings the voices of military-connected youth to life, and allows us to take important steps toward cultural humility when interacting with these resilient and amazing kids. You can find a link to the course here:  

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-military-and-veterans-kids-want-you-to-know

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Susie Dicker Sitzer is an experienced organizer, connector, and public relations maven, who is highly dedicated to the mission of helping others. She has over two decades of experience leading teams in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, communications, talent management, and more. Susie has most recently served as the Executive Director of Drawn from Valor, an award-winning non-profit digital-first content studio devoted to empowering kids and their families to understand and manage their mental and physical health conditions. Susie has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and lives in Southern California. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Tales of the Golden Acorn Preview

Tales of the Golden Acorn Overview 

Winnie the Pooh Article

Winnie the Pooh Journal Article  

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, 15 Things Military Kids Want You To Know. This short on-demand video brings the voices of military-connected youth to life, and allows us to take important steps toward cultural humility when interacting with these resilient and amazing kids. You can find a link to the course here:  

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-military-and-veterans-kids-want-you-to-know

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1509 On this episode, we have a conversation with Susie Dicker Sitzer, a public relations expert who most recently served as the Executive Director of Drawn From Valor, and an upcoming project that Drawn From Valor is partnering with PsychArmor to produce, Tales of the Golden Acorn On this episode, we have a conversation with Susie Dicker Sitzer, a public relations expert who most recently served as the Executive Director of Drawn From Valor, and an upcoming project that Drawn From Valor is partnering with PsychArmor to produce, Tal Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM68 - Paul Fukuma - TAJI 100 BTM68 - Paul Fukuma - TAJI 100 full d2a46eae-2f6c-4f01-8f70-4ace55c51539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/599fcf43 About Today’s Guest

Paul Fukuma is the Chairman and CEO of Taji 100, a nonprofit that hosts a virtual fitness challenge in February of every year. Paul is a fourth generation US Army veteran, and has deep ties to the military and a profound respect for all who have served their country. His great grandfather served in WWI, both grandfathers in WWII, father in Vietnam, and he served in Iraq.

Paul was a competitor in the first TAJI 100 in 2010. When he returned to the civilian world, he wanted to continue that athletic motivation and camaraderie that he grew so found of. He picked up the TAJI 100 torch and ran with it. The first stateside TAJI 100, in 2011, was a mere 12 people and miles were tracked with pen and paper. Since then, TAJI 100 has grown to levels far beyond his dreams and continues to show even greater potential.

Paul is a Sunnyvale, CA native. Ever since high school, he has worked in professions that helped others. He started out as a lifeguard/swim instructor, migrated through positions such as EMT, combat medic in the military, and a San Jose Police Officer. Now he is very proud to serve the city of Sunnyvale, CA as a Public Safety Officer. As a Public Safety Officer, he is a full time police officer, fire fighter, and EMT.

Running is a relatively new love in Paul’s life, but it is a passion that will stay with him forever. He has completed numerous 5Ks, 8Ks, 10Ks, and a hand full of half marathons. There was a time in his life where running a single mile would make him gasp for air and clutch his chest. Paul believes that, like most things in life, running is something that takes practice, patience, and motivation.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

TAJI 100 Web Site

TAJI 100 Facebook Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Social Isolation and Loneliness. At PsychArmor, we know that social connections are vital to your health; in this course, you will learn about new ways to achieve social connection, learn about resources, and develop a plan to engage and connect in a safe way. You can find a link to the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/social-isolation-loneliness

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Paul Fukuma is the Chairman and CEO of Taji 100, a nonprofit that hosts a virtual fitness challenge in February of every year. Paul is a fourth generation US Army veteran, and has deep ties to the military and a profound respect for all who have served their country. His great grandfather served in WWI, both grandfathers in WWII, father in Vietnam, and he served in Iraq.

Paul was a competitor in the first TAJI 100 in 2010. When he returned to the civilian world, he wanted to continue that athletic motivation and camaraderie that he grew so found of. He picked up the TAJI 100 torch and ran with it. The first stateside TAJI 100, in 2011, was a mere 12 people and miles were tracked with pen and paper. Since then, TAJI 100 has grown to levels far beyond his dreams and continues to show even greater potential.

Paul is a Sunnyvale, CA native. Ever since high school, he has worked in professions that helped others. He started out as a lifeguard/swim instructor, migrated through positions such as EMT, combat medic in the military, and a San Jose Police Officer. Now he is very proud to serve the city of Sunnyvale, CA as a Public Safety Officer. As a Public Safety Officer, he is a full time police officer, fire fighter, and EMT.

Running is a relatively new love in Paul’s life, but it is a passion that will stay with him forever. He has completed numerous 5Ks, 8Ks, 10Ks, and a hand full of half marathons. There was a time in his life where running a single mile would make him gasp for air and clutch his chest. Paul believes that, like most things in life, running is something that takes practice, patience, and motivation.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

TAJI 100 Web Site

TAJI 100 Facebook Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Social Isolation and Loneliness. At PsychArmor, we know that social connections are vital to your health; in this course, you will learn about new ways to achieve social connection, learn about resources, and develop a plan to engage and connect in a safe way. You can find a link to the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/social-isolation-loneliness

 

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Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1872 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Paul Fukuma, Chairman and CEO of Taji 100, a nonprofit that hosts a virtual fitness challenge in February of every year. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Paul Fukuma, Chairman and CEO of Taji 100, a nonprofit that hosts a virtual fitness challenge in February of every year. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM67 - Cat Corchado - WoVen, the Women Veterans Network BTM67 - Cat Corchado - WoVen, the Women Veterans Network full d87b350a-51e9-4768-877d-6271ec56290c https://share.transistor.fm/s/19c41a70 About Today’s Guest

Cat Corchado is the Community Relations and Partnerships Ambassador at the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN). She volunteered and was chosen as one of the original Peer Leaders with the WoVeN program in 2017. She has helped lead many in-person and online peer groups and she ran one of the first WoVeN online Peer Leader Trainings. She is an advocate and champion for all women Veterans and helps them to navigate the transition process from active duty to civilian, which is why WoVeN was a perfect fit. Prior to her position with WoVeN, Cat retired from the US Air Force in 2000 where she spent her entire career in Communications and Project Management. Outside of work, Cat has spent over 37 years in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. She loves to spend time with her husband and dog, Brady, and also loves to be outside in the sun and at the beach. Cat has been and will continue to be an advocate for women Veterans through the WoVeN program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

WoVen Web Site

Sisters-In-Service Podcast

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Women Who Serve. Presented by Margaret Riley, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, this course series is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces and is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. You can find a link to the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Cat Corchado is the Community Relations and Partnerships Ambassador at the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN). She volunteered and was chosen as one of the original Peer Leaders with the WoVeN program in 2017. She has helped lead many in-person and online peer groups and she ran one of the first WoVeN online Peer Leader Trainings. She is an advocate and champion for all women Veterans and helps them to navigate the transition process from active duty to civilian, which is why WoVeN was a perfect fit. Prior to her position with WoVeN, Cat retired from the US Air Force in 2000 where she spent her entire career in Communications and Project Management. Outside of work, Cat has spent over 37 years in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. She loves to spend time with her husband and dog, Brady, and also loves to be outside in the sun and at the beach. Cat has been and will continue to be an advocate for women Veterans through the WoVeN program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

WoVen Web Site

Sisters-In-Service Podcast

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Women Who Serve. Presented by Margaret Riley, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, this course series is an overview of the contributions women have made to our military forces and is intended for those who want to better understand women's role in our military. You can find a link to the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/women-who-serve

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 May 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1968 On this episode, we feature a conversation with retired Air Force Veteran Cat Corchado, a Peer Leader trainer and national consultant with WoVen, the Women Veterans Network, as well as host of the Sisters In Service Podcast On this episode, we feature a conversation with retired Air Force Veteran Cat Corchado, a Peer Leader trainer and national consultant with WoVen, the Women Veterans Network, as well as host of the Sisters In Service Podcast Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM66 - Josh Protas - Food Insecurity in the Military Affiliated Population BTM66 - Josh Protas - Food Insecurity in the Military Affiliated Population full 9220dc95-ba91-4cab-a84b-8c18eebf3a3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ff54b5f About Today’s Guest

Josh Protas is the Vice President of Public Policy and heads the Washington, D.C. office for MAZON. In this role, which he assumed in 2012, Josh coordinates and implements MAZON’s advocacy agenda, including efforts to protect and strengthen the federal nutrition safety net, with particular emphasis on the food security needs for seniors, veterans, and military families. Josh has extensive experience working at Jewish communal agencies at both the local and national level including as Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and as Vice President and Washington Director for the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. He previously served as a member of the board of directors for the Coalition on Human Needs and currently participates as part of the Vote Advisory Council for Food Policy Action. Josh earned his M.A. in Western American History and Public History from Arizona State University and his B.A. in American Studies and French Literature from Wesleyan University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MAZON Web Site

Food Insecurity in Military Families

Food Insecurity in the Veteran Population

Summary of MAZON Report: Hungry in the Military

Full Hungry in the Military Report

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Food Insecurity: Bringing Solutions to the Table. The course is intended to help you understand how food insecurity happens and offer solutions to this problem. By the end of the course, you should be able to understand what food security means; Recognize how Veterans and their families can become food insecure; and Determine ways you can help Veterans in your community be food secure. The course is introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth and You can find a link to the course in our show notes. https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Food-Insecurity

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Josh Protas is the Vice President of Public Policy and heads the Washington, D.C. office for MAZON. In this role, which he assumed in 2012, Josh coordinates and implements MAZON’s advocacy agenda, including efforts to protect and strengthen the federal nutrition safety net, with particular emphasis on the food security needs for seniors, veterans, and military families. Josh has extensive experience working at Jewish communal agencies at both the local and national level including as Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona and as Vice President and Washington Director for the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. He previously served as a member of the board of directors for the Coalition on Human Needs and currently participates as part of the Vote Advisory Council for Food Policy Action. Josh earned his M.A. in Western American History and Public History from Arizona State University and his B.A. in American Studies and French Literature from Wesleyan University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MAZON Web Site

Food Insecurity in Military Families

Food Insecurity in the Veteran Population

Summary of MAZON Report: Hungry in the Military

Full Hungry in the Military Report

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Food Insecurity: Bringing Solutions to the Table. The course is intended to help you understand how food insecurity happens and offer solutions to this problem. By the end of the course, you should be able to understand what food security means; Recognize how Veterans and their families can become food insecure; and Determine ways you can help Veterans in your community be food secure. The course is introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth and You can find a link to the course in our show notes. https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Food-Insecurity

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1724 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Josh Protas, Vice President of Public Policy of MAZON, a Jewish Response to Hunger: a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. We discuss food insecurity in the military and veteran population and what organizations like MAZON are doing to bring awareness and suggest solutions to the problem. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Josh Protas, Vice President of Public Policy of MAZON, a Jewish Response to Hunger: a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM65 - Dr. Carie Rodgers - Education for Supporting Veterans BTM65 - Dr. Carie Rodgers - Education for Supporting Veterans full b5d0fabc-4c67-4340-acc8-32d89c4fb63d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef45ac11 About Today’s Guest

Carie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serves as Chief Program Officer at PsychArmor Institute, and is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCSD School of Medicine. Prior to joining the team, she was the Associate Director of the Education & Dissemination Unit at the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health in San Diego, California.

She has served as a National Trainer for the VA’s Cognitive Processing Therapy initiative and as a consultant for the National Center for PTSD. She has provided training and consultation to hundreds of mental health providers in the VA and the Department of Defense, as well as in the broader community. Dr. Rodgers was also a Consultant for the VA’s national roll-out of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and was the Director of the VA San Diego Military Sexual Trauma Program. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2000 from the University of Oregon, and completed her internship and postdoctoral training at UCSD and the San Diego VA. A licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, Dr. Rodgers is also Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Rodgers’ Profile on PsychArmor
Kirkpatrick Training Model

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know for Healthcare Providers. This course was created to educate Healthcare Providers who care for our military Veterans. PsychArmor asked hundreds of Veterans what they wanted civilians, employers, educators, health care providers, and therapists to know about them, and we share them with you in this course. You can find a link to the here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-for-healthcare-providers

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Carie Rodgers, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serves as Chief Program Officer at PsychArmor Institute, and is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCSD School of Medicine. Prior to joining the team, she was the Associate Director of the Education & Dissemination Unit at the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health in San Diego, California.

She has served as a National Trainer for the VA’s Cognitive Processing Therapy initiative and as a consultant for the National Center for PTSD. She has provided training and consultation to hundreds of mental health providers in the VA and the Department of Defense, as well as in the broader community. Dr. Rodgers was also a Consultant for the VA’s national roll-out of Prolonged Exposure Therapy and was the Director of the VA San Diego Military Sexual Trauma Program. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2000 from the University of Oregon, and completed her internship and postdoctoral training at UCSD and the San Diego VA. A licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California, Dr. Rodgers is also Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Rodgers’ Profile on PsychArmor
Kirkpatrick Training Model

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know for Healthcare Providers. This course was created to educate Healthcare Providers who care for our military Veterans. PsychArmor asked hundreds of Veterans what they wanted civilians, employers, educators, health care providers, and therapists to know about them, and we share them with you in this course. You can find a link to the here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-veterans-for-healthcare-providers

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1684 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Carie Rodgers, Chief Program Officer at PsychArmor. Carrie and Duane have a conversation about training and education for those who support service members, veterans, and their families. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Carie Rodgers, Chief Program Officer at PsychArmor. Carrie and Duane have a conversation about training and education for those who support service members, veterans, and their families. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM64 – Kristin Meekhof – Care and Support for Grief and Loss BTM64 – Kristin Meekhof – Care and Support for Grief and Loss full a385ae16-7cd7-4ac4-9e91-a14d2452e426 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c2778cf About Today’s Guest

Kristin A. Meekhof is an author, life coach, writer and obtained her M.S.W. from the University of Michigan. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience. A nationally recognized expert on resiliency and gratitude, her best-selling book, A Widow’s Guide to Healing, was inspired by her own personal experience with widowhood, grief, and healing. A Korean-American adoptee, she was left on the streets of Korea as an infant. She came to the US in 1974 and became a naturalized citizen. She is a life- coach with clients throughout the United States. As a confidential advisor, she privately works with some of the most influential people in media and politics. Kristin graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in psychology, and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan.

In September of 2021, Kristin created a mental health video for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. In March of 2020, Kristin created a wellness guide for Katie Couric’s newsletter to help keep people calm during this time of social distancing. The guide is available on Katie Couric’s YouTube Channel and on Kristin’s Medium profile. Also, for Katie, Kristin wrote “8 Ways to Manage Your Coronavirus Related Anxiety” which was featured in CNN’s Newsletter as well. Kristin was interviewed as a wellness expert on CNN’s New Day morning show (live) on March 19, 2020. Later that year, she contributed video content to the PIxar/ University of Michigan Coursera collaboration.

Kristin created and curated content for Deepak Chopra’s 31- Day Gratitude Journal and was named an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver. Kristin has spoken at Harvard Medical School, the United Nations and the University of Michigan Medical School. She was a panelist at the Parliament of World Religions.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kristin’s Web Site

Kristin’s Amazon Author Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. This is a course that can help those experiencing grief and loss; Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss. You can find a link to this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Kristin A. Meekhof is an author, life coach, writer and obtained her M.S.W. from the University of Michigan. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience. A nationally recognized expert on resiliency and gratitude, her best-selling book, A Widow’s Guide to Healing, was inspired by her own personal experience with widowhood, grief, and healing. A Korean-American adoptee, she was left on the streets of Korea as an infant. She came to the US in 1974 and became a naturalized citizen. She is a life- coach with clients throughout the United States. As a confidential advisor, she privately works with some of the most influential people in media and politics. Kristin graduated from Kalamazoo College with a BA in psychology, and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan.

In September of 2021, Kristin created a mental health video for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. In March of 2020, Kristin created a wellness guide for Katie Couric’s newsletter to help keep people calm during this time of social distancing. The guide is available on Katie Couric’s YouTube Channel and on Kristin’s Medium profile. Also, for Katie, Kristin wrote “8 Ways to Manage Your Coronavirus Related Anxiety” which was featured in CNN’s Newsletter as well. Kristin was interviewed as a wellness expert on CNN’s New Day morning show (live) on March 19, 2020. Later that year, she contributed video content to the PIxar/ University of Michigan Coursera collaboration.

Kristin created and curated content for Deepak Chopra’s 31- Day Gratitude Journal and was named an “Architect of Change” by Maria Shriver. Kristin has spoken at Harvard Medical School, the United Nations and the University of Michigan Medical School. She was a panelist at the Parliament of World Religions.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Kristin’s Web Site

Kristin’s Amazon Author Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Good Grief. This is a course that can help those experiencing grief and loss; Grief is not only experienced with death, it can also occur with job loss or severe changes to physical well-being. The purpose of this course is to recognize loss and identify what is learned as a result of that loss. You can find a link to this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/good-grief

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media 

Email PsychArmor

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1486 On this episode, we feature a conversation with Kristin Meekhof, loss survivor of her veteran husband's terminal cancer illness and wellness expert who uses her own experience to help others overcome grief and loss. On this episode, we feature a conversation with Kristin Meekhof, loss survivor of her veteran husband's terminal cancer illness and wellness expert who uses her own experience to help others overcome grief and loss. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM63 - Ken Davenport - Mission Edge and Supporting Veteran Career Transitions BTM63 - Ken Davenport - Mission Edge and Supporting Veteran Career Transitions full f461fb3f-029f-4f02-ba79-f9f7f5b3b724 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4738bdd About Today’s Guest

Ken Davenport is the co-founder and CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. Prior to starting Mission Edge, Ken was a serial entrepreneur who started and ran a number of successful companies in the healthcare and data analytics field. Ken is passionate about veteran entrepreneurship and teaches the Boots to Business course for the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and has been an instructor for the veteran transition program with Four Block. Ken is a past board member at the Travis Manion Foundation, a past board member at San Diego Social Venture Partners, and remains an active seed investor and mentor to numerous start-ups. Ken is the author of two speculative fiction novels and has a BA in Political Science from UC San Diego, a Master’s in International Management from the School of Global Policy and Strategy (UCSD) and a Master's in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Mission Edge Web Site

Ken’s Web Site

Ken’s Amazon Author Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Volunteer Opportunities with Veterans. If you find yourself interested in supporting those who served and those who care for them, this course will guide you through the process of identifying and securing opportunities to volunteer with veterans, so you too, can find ways to give back to those who have served in the armed forces. You can find this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Opportunities-with-Veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Ken Davenport is the co-founder and CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. Prior to starting Mission Edge, Ken was a serial entrepreneur who started and ran a number of successful companies in the healthcare and data analytics field. Ken is passionate about veteran entrepreneurship and teaches the Boots to Business course for the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and has been an instructor for the veteran transition program with Four Block. Ken is a past board member at the Travis Manion Foundation, a past board member at San Diego Social Venture Partners, and remains an active seed investor and mentor to numerous start-ups. Ken is the author of two speculative fiction novels and has a BA in Political Science from UC San Diego, a Master’s in International Management from the School of Global Policy and Strategy (UCSD) and a Master's in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Mission Edge Web Site

Ken’s Web Site

Ken’s Amazon Author Page

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Volunteer Opportunities with Veterans. If you find yourself interested in supporting those who served and those who care for them, this course will guide you through the process of identifying and securing opportunities to volunteer with veterans, so you too, can find ways to give back to those who have served in the armed forces. You can find this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Opportunities-with-Veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1641 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Ken Davenport about Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. We talk about his work in supporting veterans transitioning to post-military careers as well as his experience as a published author. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Ken Davenport about Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. We talk about his work in supporting vete Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM62 - Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar - Supporting Veterans Through Connectedness BTM62 - Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar - Supporting Veterans Through Connectedness full 36d51659-0d64-43e3-8b68-38d7b3b50b6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/de3adea0 About Today’s Guest

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is a veteran of the United States Army (01-06) and spouse to a retired combat Veteran. Her work has spanned the last 20 years, supporting our Nation’s Military and Veteran communities. As the founder of In Their Honor, LLC, Qwynn serves as an End-of-Life Doula and Trainer. This Spring, she is slated to roll out state-specific training for End-of-Life Professionals supporting Veterans and their Caregivers; and training specifically geared towards the Veteran Caregiver community. In addition, serving as the Co-Principal Investigator of the Brooklyn College Veterans History Project, Qwynn conducts oral history interviews of Veterans, listening to how Veterans make meaning of their experiences and sharing with larger audiences. She believes, as a society, the way we make sense of the Veteran experience shapes the care and support future generations of Veterans receive.

While blending her heart work with her head work, her doctoral dissertation entitled “Post-9/11 Women Veterans’ Experiences Transitioning Into the Civilian Workforce” landed her the opportunity to serve as a qualitative researcher for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), § 9104, Study on Unemployment Rate of Women Veterans Who Served on Active Duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. Along with co-authoring a chapter on “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue” in Veteran care providers.

Qwynn earned her Ph.D. from Walden University, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Suicidology and the Advisory Board of the Veterans Studies Association.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

In Their Honor Web Page

Dr. Galloway-Salazar’s LinkedIn Profile

Dr. Galloway-Salazar on Facebook

Send Dr. Galloway-Salazar an Email

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is two PsychArmor Courses: a two-part series of courses entitled No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Training. In part one, learners are introduced to hospice and palliative care, and in part two, you will learn how to prepare yourself for serious illness, dying, and grief. You can access these courses through the following links:

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/no-veteran-dies-alone-volunteer-training-part-1

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/No-Veteran-Dies-Alone-Volunteer-Training-Part-2

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is a veteran of the United States Army (01-06) and spouse to a retired combat Veteran. Her work has spanned the last 20 years, supporting our Nation’s Military and Veteran communities. As the founder of In Their Honor, LLC, Qwynn serves as an End-of-Life Doula and Trainer. This Spring, she is slated to roll out state-specific training for End-of-Life Professionals supporting Veterans and their Caregivers; and training specifically geared towards the Veteran Caregiver community. In addition, serving as the Co-Principal Investigator of the Brooklyn College Veterans History Project, Qwynn conducts oral history interviews of Veterans, listening to how Veterans make meaning of their experiences and sharing with larger audiences. She believes, as a society, the way we make sense of the Veteran experience shapes the care and support future generations of Veterans receive.

While blending her heart work with her head work, her doctoral dissertation entitled “Post-9/11 Women Veterans’ Experiences Transitioning Into the Civilian Workforce” landed her the opportunity to serve as a qualitative researcher for the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), § 9104, Study on Unemployment Rate of Women Veterans Who Served on Active Duty in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001. Along with co-authoring a chapter on “Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue” in Veteran care providers.

Qwynn earned her Ph.D. from Walden University, specializing in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Suicidology and the Advisory Board of the Veterans Studies Association.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

In Their Honor Web Page

Dr. Galloway-Salazar’s LinkedIn Profile

Dr. Galloway-Salazar on Facebook

Send Dr. Galloway-Salazar an Email

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is two PsychArmor Courses: a two-part series of courses entitled No Veteran Dies Alone Volunteer Training. In part one, learners are introduced to hospice and palliative care, and in part two, you will learn how to prepare yourself for serious illness, dying, and grief. You can access these courses through the following links:

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/no-veteran-dies-alone-volunteer-training-part-1

 

https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/No-Veteran-Dies-Alone-Volunteer-Training-Part-2

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1691 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Veteran and Military Spouse Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar. She and Duane discuss her work around suicide prevention, capturing oral histories of veterans, and supporting veterans and their families through end-of-life care. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Veteran and Military Spouse Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar. She and Duane discuss her work around suicide prevention, capturing oral histories of veterans, and supporting veterans and the Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM61 - Steve Dilley - The Veterans Art Project BTM61 - Steve Dilley - The Veterans Art Project full 60ce37c1-56b6-48c8-b6ee-2d534e8ca333 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c95f0e9b About Today’s Guest

Steve Dilley, MFA, founder and Executive Director of The Veterans Art Project, has 35 years collaborating with the military on creative Artistic engagement projects, expressing emotions, documenting experiences, and sharing ideas. After 9/11, Steve was moved to help Veterans, active duty and spouses through Art making. He has a profound weight of responsibility to reach out and help other people through Art and the process of Art making, and believes it is urgent to help our contemporary military population to share all the benefits that a life of Art making gives. In addition to running the day to day programs at VETART, Steve is an Associate Professor of Art/Sculpture at Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans Art Project Web Site

Virtual Interview Gallery from Pop-Café Events

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Trauma Informed Interactions with Veterans. This course defines trauma, discusses how it presents itself and is specifically designed to help volunteers interact with Veterans dealing with trauma that affects their health and/or ability to function. You can check out the article through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/trauma-informed-interactions-with-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Steve Dilley, MFA, founder and Executive Director of The Veterans Art Project, has 35 years collaborating with the military on creative Artistic engagement projects, expressing emotions, documenting experiences, and sharing ideas. After 9/11, Steve was moved to help Veterans, active duty and spouses through Art making. He has a profound weight of responsibility to reach out and help other people through Art and the process of Art making, and believes it is urgent to help our contemporary military population to share all the benefits that a life of Art making gives. In addition to running the day to day programs at VETART, Steve is an Associate Professor of Art/Sculpture at Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans Art Project Web Site

Virtual Interview Gallery from Pop-Café Events

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Trauma Informed Interactions with Veterans. This course defines trauma, discusses how it presents itself and is specifically designed to help volunteers interact with Veterans dealing with trauma that affects their health and/or ability to function. You can check out the article through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/trauma-informed-interactions-with-veterans

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1663 On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, Steve Dilley, MFA, Founder and Director of the Veterans Art Project, a community-based arts organization serving Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses, dependents, their caregivers, and the community through process-driven, Deep Arts Engagement, and Art Therapy. On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, Steve Dilley, MFA, Founder and Director of the Veterans Art Project, a community-based arts organization serving Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses, dependents, their caregivers, and the community through process-driv Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM60 - Zach Kenny - The Stack Up Overwatch Program BTM60 - Zach Kenny - The Stack Up Overwatch Program full 93d45293-c47e-4066-bd64-8e9ddd28250d https://share.transistor.fm/s/36916387 About Today’s Guest

Zach is a Retired US Coast Guard Officer who worked in IT security and engineering for most of his civilian life. As the parent of an autistic child, he developed skills and an affinity for working with people who have special needs. This grew his passion for helping others and that lead him to peer support and suicide prevention. He always knew he had a calling helping people and he found it in Stack Up.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Stack Up Web site

The Stack Up Overwatch Program

The StOP Discord Channel

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week a research article published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology: Community Case Study: Stack Up’s Overwatch Program, an Online Suicide Prevention and Peer Support Program for Video Gamers. Published in 2021, this article will provide a deeper understanding of the Stack Up Overwatch Program and the educational support that PsychArmor provides. Check it out through this link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7990882/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Zach is a Retired US Coast Guard Officer who worked in IT security and engineering for most of his civilian life. As the parent of an autistic child, he developed skills and an affinity for working with people who have special needs. This grew his passion for helping others and that lead him to peer support and suicide prevention. He always knew he had a calling helping people and he found it in Stack Up.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Stack Up Web site

The Stack Up Overwatch Program

The StOP Discord Channel

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week a research article published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology: Community Case Study: Stack Up’s Overwatch Program, an Online Suicide Prevention and Peer Support Program for Video Gamers. Published in 2021, this article will provide a deeper understanding of the Stack Up Overwatch Program and the educational support that PsychArmor provides. Check it out through this link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7990882/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1557 On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Coast Guard veteran Zach Kenny, Program Manager for the Stack Up Overwatch Program, a peer-led suicide prevention program taht provides critical support through around-the-clock access to a team of trained and certified crisis management volunteers. On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Coast Guard veteran Zach Kenny, Program Manager for the Stack Up Overwatch Program, a peer-led suicide prevention program taht provides critical support through around-the-clock Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM59 - Dr. Deno Cooper - Cultural Intersectionality and Transition to Post-Military Life BTM59 - Dr. Deno Cooper - Cultural Intersectionality and Transition to Post-Military Life full 46bc5727-cab3-4b20-a759-53402800bc3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f252862b About Today’s Guest

Col. Denise “Deno” Cooper, Ph.D., is a U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior who worked with PsychArmor as part of the OSD employment education initiative program. Col. Cooper is now an Organizational Behavior Consultant for PsychArmor. A part of PsychArmor’s Program department, Col. Cooper also brings nearly three decades of Air Force leadership experience to the organization. She also coordinates our external evaluation and assessment program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Cooper’s LinkedIn Profile

From We Will to At Will: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace by Justin Constantine

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor course What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition. If you or someone you know is about to or has recently transitioned from the military into post-military life, check it out through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Col. Denise “Deno” Cooper, Ph.D., is a U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior who worked with PsychArmor as part of the OSD employment education initiative program. Col. Cooper is now an Organizational Behavior Consultant for PsychArmor. A part of PsychArmor’s Program department, Col. Cooper also brings nearly three decades of Air Force leadership experience to the organization. She also coordinates our external evaluation and assessment program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Cooper’s LinkedIn Profile

From We Will to At Will: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace by Justin Constantine

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor course What You Should Know about Transition. Transitioning from military service can be difficult. It is more than just hanging up your uniform and putting on civilian clothes. In this course, you will receive a brief overview of resources and tools to consider during your transition. If you or someone you know is about to or has recently transitioned from the military into post-military life, check it out through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/What-you-Should-Know-about-Transition

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2290 On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Denise “Deno” Cooper, a retired Air Force Officer, wounded warrior, and organizational psychologist. In this conversation, we discuss transition out of the military and the importance of paying attention to the intersectionality of the lived experience of veteran culture and a veteran’s inherent experience of their culture of origin. On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Denise “Deno” Cooper, a retired Air Force Officer, wounded warrior, and organizational psychologist. In this conversation, we discuss transition out of the military and the Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM58 - Lauren Postler - A Family Legacy of Service BTM58 - Lauren Postler - A Family Legacy of Service full 1669b465-3cb5-434a-bc29-9cc6b4da58b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/151f6015 About Today’s Guest

Following in the footsteps of a family dedicated to military and spiritual service, Lauren Postler strives to apply the principles of servant leadership in all her endeavors.


With more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, change management, capacity building and collaborations for nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 businesses alike, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge, a dynamic skill set and a passion to her work with mission-driven organizations. Her previous involvement in fundraising with leaders in the oil & gas industry and background as a social worker has lent itself to both a “grass-roots” and “big picture” approach helping entrepreneurs build their brands and raise capital to fuel their cause.


Lauren has been honored with numerous awards for her professional acumen, most recently as one of the "Top 50 Women Leaders of Houston for 2022" for her role as the first Vice President of Growth at PsychArmor. She is grateful for any recognition that draws attention to the important work the organization does bringing education, engagement, and evaluation to e-learning for the military connected community.


An active servant in the philanthropic community, she is also devoted to numerous commitments as a board member and volunteer for area nonprofits. This currently includes leading People for Liberty, a 501(c)4 nonprofit, and service to the community of veteran & military-connected entrepreneurs as a City Leader for Bunker Labs in Houston, Texas, in honor of her family's long-standing history of service to our country.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Lauren’s profile on LinkedIn

George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor course Collaborative Table: Who to Invite and How to Engage. This course is designed for those organizations who are looking to ensure that they have a diverse group of voices and experience in their planning and decision-making process. Collaboration between individuals and organizations at the community level is an important aspect for supporting the military affiliated population, and no single individual or organization can do it alone. You can access this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/collaborative-table


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Following in the footsteps of a family dedicated to military and spiritual service, Lauren Postler strives to apply the principles of servant leadership in all her endeavors.


With more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, change management, capacity building and collaborations for nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 businesses alike, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge, a dynamic skill set and a passion to her work with mission-driven organizations. Her previous involvement in fundraising with leaders in the oil & gas industry and background as a social worker has lent itself to both a “grass-roots” and “big picture” approach helping entrepreneurs build their brands and raise capital to fuel their cause.


Lauren has been honored with numerous awards for her professional acumen, most recently as one of the "Top 50 Women Leaders of Houston for 2022" for her role as the first Vice President of Growth at PsychArmor. She is grateful for any recognition that draws attention to the important work the organization does bringing education, engagement, and evaluation to e-learning for the military connected community.


An active servant in the philanthropic community, she is also devoted to numerous commitments as a board member and volunteer for area nonprofits. This currently includes leading People for Liberty, a 501(c)4 nonprofit, and service to the community of veteran & military-connected entrepreneurs as a City Leader for Bunker Labs in Houston, Texas, in honor of her family's long-standing history of service to our country.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Lauren’s profile on LinkedIn

George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week the PsychArmor course Collaborative Table: Who to Invite and How to Engage. This course is designed for those organizations who are looking to ensure that they have a diverse group of voices and experience in their planning and decision-making process. Collaboration between individuals and organizations at the community level is an important aspect for supporting the military affiliated population, and no single individual or organization can do it alone. You can access this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/collaborative-table


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1892 On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Lauren Postler, the Vice President of Growth at PsychArmor. A former social worker, turned tech startup founder, professional fundraiser, and venture capitalist, Lauren shares her thoughts on leadership development and some exciting things in store for PsychArmor. On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Lauren Postler, the Vice President of Growth at PsychArmor. A former social worker, turned tech startup founder, professional fundraiser, and venture capitalist, Lauren shares h Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM57 - Art delaCruz - Team Rubicon BTM57 - Art delaCruz - Team Rubicon full 24eb3b45-5432-4778-8ccd-d31c9d6e10be https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ab4f7a7 About Today’s Guest

Art delaCruz served honorably for over 22 years in the United States Navy and enjoyed a career that included a broad range of assignments.  Art commanded a Navy strike-fighter squadron, spent one year with McKinsey & Co. as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, served as a Topgun instructor, and made six combat deployments.  

 

After retiring, he spent two and a half years in the aerospace and defense sector in the roles of business development and strategy and planning.  He maintains a honed "quick reaction" capability by attempting to keep up with his wife, four kids, golden retriever, and labrador retriever puppy.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

Team Rubicon USA

Team Rubicon on Twitter

Team Rubicon on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode featuring Mary Beth Bruggeman, Executive Director of The Mission Continues. Similar to this week’s episode, Mary Beth talks about supporting veterans while also supporting communities that veterans live in. You can check out that episode through this link: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/mary-beth-bruggeman

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Art delaCruz served honorably for over 22 years in the United States Navy and enjoyed a career that included a broad range of assignments.  Art commanded a Navy strike-fighter squadron, spent one year with McKinsey & Co. as a Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, served as a Topgun instructor, and made six combat deployments.  

 

After retiring, he spent two and a half years in the aerospace and defense sector in the roles of business development and strategy and planning.  He maintains a honed "quick reaction" capability by attempting to keep up with his wife, four kids, golden retriever, and labrador retriever puppy.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

Team Rubicon USA

Team Rubicon on Twitter

Team Rubicon on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode featuring Mary Beth Bruggeman, Executive Director of The Mission Continues. Similar to this week’s episode, Mary Beth talks about supporting veterans while also supporting communities that veterans live in. You can check out that episode through this link: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/mary-beth-bruggeman

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1862 On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer of Team Rubicon, about how Team Rubicon supports those who served and their communities through disaster relief and humanitarian support. On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer of Team Rubicon, about how Team Rubicon supports those who served and their communities through disaster relief and humanitarian support. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM56 - Jerome Tennille - Volunteerism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion BTM56 - Jerome Tennille - Volunteerism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion full 81d76dd2-8d83-4315-bd24-0035b5937a19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdd03dcf About Today’s Guest

Jerome Tennille is the Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism for Marriott International. Jerome is also an independent consultant and advisor in the subject matter of Sustainability and Social Impact. Prior to that Jerome held the position of Senior Manager of Impact Analysis and Assessment for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national organization that offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America’s armed forces.

 Jerome also served on the board of directors of Peace Through Action USA for four years and also serves on the PsychArmor Institute Advisory Committee for the School of Volunteers & Nonprofits. Jerome holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in operations management and a Master of Sustainability Leadership (MSL) from Arizona State University. Jerome is designated as Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) and is also a veteran of the US Navy.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Jerome’s Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode featuring Kathy Roth-Duquet and Sinclair Harris as we discuss the Racial Equity Initiative of Blue Star Families. In this episode, we talk about the importance of DEI for military families and how to apply these principles to your organization. You can check out that episode through this link: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jerome Tennille is the Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism for Marriott International. Jerome is also an independent consultant and advisor in the subject matter of Sustainability and Social Impact. Prior to that Jerome held the position of Senior Manager of Impact Analysis and Assessment for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national organization that offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America’s armed forces.

 Jerome also served on the board of directors of Peace Through Action USA for four years and also serves on the PsychArmor Institute Advisory Committee for the School of Volunteers & Nonprofits. Jerome holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in operations management and a Master of Sustainability Leadership (MSL) from Arizona State University. Jerome is designated as Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) and is also a veteran of the US Navy.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Jerome’s Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode featuring Kathy Roth-Duquet and Sinclair Harris as we discuss the Racial Equity Initiative of Blue Star Families. In this episode, we talk about the importance of DEI for military families and how to apply these principles to your organization. You can check out that episode through this link: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1852 On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Jerome Tennille, subject matter expert and consultant specializing in sustainability and social impact. During the show, we discuss Jerome's unique insights into the intersection between community-based volunteerism and diversity, equity, and inclusion. On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Jerome Tennille, subject matter expert and consultant specializing in sustainability and social impact. During the show, we discuss Jerome's unique insights into the intersection between community- Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM55 - Dr. Roxana Delgado - Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers BTM55 - Dr. Roxana Delgado - Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers full 2f80b2b0-0cc2-47c6-bc1b-cd2b78ad5b9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d1ab7c2 About Today’s Guest

Roxana Delgado, Ph.D. is a health scientist, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine, General and Hospital Medicine Division. She is also the Elizabeth Dole Foundation research advisor for the Campaign of Inclusive Care and one of the investigators at the VA Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence for Veteran and Caregiver Research. Dr. Delgado developed the “Military and Veteran Caregiver Portfolio,” a research platform that addresses the short and long-term health-related outcomes of caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Her research focuses on predictors and health outcomes in military caregivers, with emphasis in long-term trajectory of disease and illness. 

Dr. Delgado’s professional experienced was inspired by her firsthand personal experience as the wife of a combat wounded veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher and avid advocate for traumatic brain injury and caregiving. She serves in various advisory boards to inform national policies and programs for Veterans and caregivers. A 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow representing the State of Texas. She is passionate in what she does and her goal is to dedicate her life and profession to contribute to science and helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers discover ways to thrive.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

The RAND Caregiver Study

Dr. Delgado’s Caregiver Suicidal Ideation Research

Elizabeth Dole Foundation Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, VA S.A.V.E.: Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver. You can check out the course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Roxana Delgado, Ph.D. is a health scientist, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine, General and Hospital Medicine Division. She is also the Elizabeth Dole Foundation research advisor for the Campaign of Inclusive Care and one of the investigators at the VA Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence for Veteran and Caregiver Research. Dr. Delgado developed the “Military and Veteran Caregiver Portfolio,” a research platform that addresses the short and long-term health-related outcomes of caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured service members and Veterans. Her research focuses on predictors and health outcomes in military caregivers, with emphasis in long-term trajectory of disease and illness. 

Dr. Delgado’s professional experienced was inspired by her firsthand personal experience as the wife of a combat wounded veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author, researcher and avid advocate for traumatic brain injury and caregiving. She serves in various advisory boards to inform national policies and programs for Veterans and caregivers. A 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow representing the State of Texas. She is passionate in what she does and her goal is to dedicate her life and profession to contribute to science and helping wounded, ill and injured Veterans and their caregivers discover ways to thrive.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

The RAND Caregiver Study

Dr. Delgado’s Caregiver Suicidal Ideation Research

Elizabeth Dole Foundation Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, VA S.A.V.E.: Preventing Caregiver Suicide. After taking this course, you will develop an understanding of the increased risk for suicide we see in military and Veteran caregivers, identify the signs of an at-risk Veteran caregiver, and know steps you can take to help a Veteran caregiver. You can check out the course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save-preventing-caregiver-suicide

  

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1849 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Texas and Research Advisor for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Dr. Delgado has a number of insights to share regarding the mental health and wellness of caregivers, as well as the outstanding support provided by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Texas and Research Advisor for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Dr. Delgado has a number of insights to share regarding th Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM54 - Josie Beets - Connecting Military Families Through Reading BTM54 - Josie Beets - Connecting Military Families Through Reading full 2b147303-933c-4c5f-916d-4a21a9e1c8db https://share.transistor.fm/s/528a5c0a About Today’s Guest

As Senior Vice President of Advancement, Josie Beets works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees to integrate communications and fundraising to support United Through Reading’s mission delivery. She leads a team of development and communications professionals who together provide program support through alliance strategies, marketing and campaigns, special events, gift development, and donor stewardship.

Josie has more than 12 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors. Before joining the staff, she served UTR in a different role, as Vice Chair of the United Through Reading Board of Trustees. Josie comes to UTR from SAFE Project, where she served as Senior Director of SAFE Communities, leading the organization’s signature national initiative to end the addiction epidemic, community by community. She previously managed the President’s Management Council, which advises the White House and Office of Management and Budget on government-wide management policy. Josie also previously served as the Public Policy Director for the Tennessee Bar Association.

Josie is an attorney, an Army spouse, and mom to two insatiable readers. In 2013, Josie discovered United Through Reading when her spouse was deployed to Afghanistan. Since then, her family has used UTR to stay connected through deployments and other military-related separations.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

United Through Reading Web Site

Download the UTR App

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Things Military and Veteran Kids Want You to Know. Similar to PsychArmor’s cornerstone 15 Things Service Members and Veterans want you to know, this short on-demand video brings the voices of military-connected youth to life, and allows us to take important steps toward cultural humility when interacting with these resilient and amazing kids. You can check it out by going to this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-military-and-veterans-kids-want-you-to-know

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

As Senior Vice President of Advancement, Josie Beets works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Trustees to integrate communications and fundraising to support United Through Reading’s mission delivery. She leads a team of development and communications professionals who together provide program support through alliance strategies, marketing and campaigns, special events, gift development, and donor stewardship.

Josie has more than 12 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors. Before joining the staff, she served UTR in a different role, as Vice Chair of the United Through Reading Board of Trustees. Josie comes to UTR from SAFE Project, where she served as Senior Director of SAFE Communities, leading the organization’s signature national initiative to end the addiction epidemic, community by community. She previously managed the President’s Management Council, which advises the White House and Office of Management and Budget on government-wide management policy. Josie also previously served as the Public Policy Director for the Tennessee Bar Association.

Josie is an attorney, an Army spouse, and mom to two insatiable readers. In 2013, Josie discovered United Through Reading when her spouse was deployed to Afghanistan. Since then, her family has used UTR to stay connected through deployments and other military-related separations.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

United Through Reading Web Site

Download the UTR App

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Things Military and Veteran Kids Want You to Know. Similar to PsychArmor’s cornerstone 15 Things Service Members and Veterans want you to know, this short on-demand video brings the voices of military-connected youth to life, and allows us to take important steps toward cultural humility when interacting with these resilient and amazing kids. You can check it out by going to this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-things-military-and-veterans-kids-want-you-to-know

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1606 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Spouse Josie Beets, the Senior Vice President of Advancement for United Through Reading. United Through Reading is a thirty-year old organization that connects military families who are separated —for deployment or military assignment—by providing the bonding experience of shared storytime. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Spouse Josie Beets, the Senior Vice President of Advancement for United Through Reading. United Through Reading is a thirty-year old organization that connects military families who a Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM53 - Lornett Vestal - Sierra Club Military Outdoors BTM53 - Lornett Vestal - Sierra Club Military Outdoors full 708ca64d-4f82-45dc-8564-884aacc8f9b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3edab90b About Today’s Guest

Lornett Vestal was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He joined the United States Navy at the age of seventeen. He served four years honorably and was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He’s traveled to various countries including Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Estonia. He has a BA in Sociology from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. He spent several years working in education and social work at Chicago Public Schools and non-profit organizations through the City of Chicago.

Lornett is currently the Lead Campaign Representative, Sierra Club Military Outdoors. In that role, he works with Sierra Club staff, volunteers, and outside community and nonprofit organizations to build the Military Outdoors program in Georgia and throughout the United States. His hope is to create several active outings groups over the next two the three years.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sierra Club Military Outdoors Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course on Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnection and relationship intimacy issues that are often seen among Veteran and active duty military couples. There are a number of reasons why service members and veterans may disconnect from those they care about, and you can learn more about those reasons through this course. You can check it out by going to this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Lornett Vestal was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He joined the United States Navy at the age of seventeen. He served four years honorably and was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. He’s traveled to various countries including Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Estonia. He has a BA in Sociology from Northern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. He spent several years working in education and social work at Chicago Public Schools and non-profit organizations through the City of Chicago.

Lornett is currently the Lead Campaign Representative, Sierra Club Military Outdoors. In that role, he works with Sierra Club staff, volunteers, and outside community and nonprofit organizations to build the Military Outdoors program in Georgia and throughout the United States. His hope is to create several active outings groups over the next two the three years.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sierra Club Military Outdoors Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course on Intimacy and Emotional Disconnect in Military Populations. This course investigates links between emotional disconnection and relationship intimacy issues that are often seen among Veteran and active duty military couples. There are a number of reasons why service members and veterans may disconnect from those they care about, and you can learn more about those reasons through this course. You can check it out by going to this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/intimacy-and-emotional-disconnect-in-military-populations

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1716 On this episode of Behind the Mission, Duane has a conversation with Navy Veteran Lornett Vestal, Campaign Representative for Sierra Club Military Outdoors, a Sierra Club program that aims to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice. On this episode of Behind the Mission, Duane has a conversation with Navy Veteran Lornett Vestal, Campaign Representative for Sierra Club Military Outdoors, a Sierra Club program that aims to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connec Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM52 Scott Tirocchi - Veteran Courts and Justice For Vets BTM52 Scott Tirocchi - Veteran Courts and Justice For Vets full f141140c-0f81-4fc4-95ab-d3293878d013 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c937733a About Today’s Guest

Scott Tirocchi is the division director for Justice For Vets (JFV), a division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). He served in the U.S. Army reserves and the Rhode Island Army National Guard for 21 years. His occupational specialty was being a military police officer. While deployed to Afghanistan from 2003 to 2004, he served as commander for the training and doctrine component of Training Assistance Group II to the Afghan National Army. He retired at the rank of major. Scott has an employment background rooted in treatment and criminal justice. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with certifications in clinical trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He was previously employed with the Rhode Island Judiciary, serving in a dual capacity as deputy director for their district court's pretrial services unit and program coordinator for their veterans treatment court. Scott has been a behavioral health clinician in correctional and hospital settings as well as various community behavioral health organizations throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He has Master of Arts degree in Human Development and a Master of Science degree in Human Services.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Justice for Vets Website

What is a Veterans Treatment Court video

Veteran Court Mentor training and professional development

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the series of courses on Military Culture. From the cornerstone PsychArmor course 15 things veterans want you to know, to working with veterans as a community member and basic information about how to communicate with veterans who are disabled or trauma exposed, these courses are designed to help you understand and interact with veterans more effectively so that you can provide whatever support they need. You can access this course series through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections?category=military-culture

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Scott Tirocchi is the division director for Justice For Vets (JFV), a division of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). He served in the U.S. Army reserves and the Rhode Island Army National Guard for 21 years. His occupational specialty was being a military police officer. While deployed to Afghanistan from 2003 to 2004, he served as commander for the training and doctrine component of Training Assistance Group II to the Afghan National Army. He retired at the rank of major. Scott has an employment background rooted in treatment and criminal justice. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with certifications in clinical trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). He was previously employed with the Rhode Island Judiciary, serving in a dual capacity as deputy director for their district court's pretrial services unit and program coordinator for their veterans treatment court. Scott has been a behavioral health clinician in correctional and hospital settings as well as various community behavioral health organizations throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He has Master of Arts degree in Human Development and a Master of Science degree in Human Services.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Justice for Vets Website

What is a Veterans Treatment Court video

Veteran Court Mentor training and professional development

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the series of courses on Military Culture. From the cornerstone PsychArmor course 15 things veterans want you to know, to working with veterans as a community member and basic information about how to communicate with veterans who are disabled or trauma exposed, these courses are designed to help you understand and interact with veterans more effectively so that you can provide whatever support they need. You can access this course series through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections?category=military-culture

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1629 On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with retired Army Major Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to support justice-involved veterans On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with retired Army Major Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to s Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill BTM51 - Betty Rhoades - HillVets and Veteran Representation on Capitol Hill full 3f138614-3dc3-4b8d-b994-2cae6bd557b1 https://psycharmor.org/podcast/betty-rhoades About Today’s Guest

Betty Rhoades joined the HillVets Foundation in December of 2019 as the Executive Director. Betty lives in Washington, DC – just steps from the HillVets House! – with her husband, her rescued pit bull, Jack, and her “quarantine kitty,” Rex. Betty’s husband, Jason, was one of the original class of HillVets Fellows; he worked in Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s office and then moved on to achieve success in federal government, consulting, and private legal practice. Betty has seen firsthand how HillVets changes people’s lives for the better, and she and Jason have been enthusiastic supporters ever since.

Betty began her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2005. Subsequently, she served as a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) agent, SAH Coordinator, then Assistant Valuation Officer at the Atlanta Regional Loan Center. She was selected as the Chief of SAH in January of 2013. Betty’s dedication to Veterans led to record numbers of SAH grant approvals and also to her eventual promotion to Executive Management Officer (Chief of Staff) to the Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity in 2016. Betty came to HillVets from Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, where she served as Director of National Capital Relationships since 2017. She has been serving the military/veteran community for more than 15 years, during which time she has published numerous articles and presented at a variety of conventions and events.

Betty earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005 with a Concentration in Business Transactions. While in law school, she served on the staff of the Tennessee Law Review and received the National Association of Women Lawyers award and a Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Community Service. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Georgia, where she graduated cum laude, with honors, in 2002. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

HillVets Web Site

HillVets House Fellowship

HillVets LEAD Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 13 of Behind the Mission, a conversation with Rye Barcott and Maine Congressman Jared Golden. On this episode, Congressman Golden and Mr. Barcott, both Marines, join the show to talk about With Honor, an organization that supports cross-partisan collaboration in federal politics, and civic engagement and public office as a way for veterans to continue to serve after their time in the military. You can find a link to the podcast in the show notes https://psycharmor.org/podcast/rye-barcott-and-congressman-jared-golden

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Betty Rhoades joined the HillVets Foundation in December of 2019 as the Executive Director. Betty lives in Washington, DC – just steps from the HillVets House! – with her husband, her rescued pit bull, Jack, and her “quarantine kitty,” Rex. Betty’s husband, Jason, was one of the original class of HillVets Fellows; he worked in Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s office and then moved on to achieve success in federal government, consulting, and private legal practice. Betty has seen firsthand how HillVets changes people’s lives for the better, and she and Jason have been enthusiastic supporters ever since.

Betty began her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2005. Subsequently, she served as a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) agent, SAH Coordinator, then Assistant Valuation Officer at the Atlanta Regional Loan Center. She was selected as the Chief of SAH in January of 2013. Betty’s dedication to Veterans led to record numbers of SAH grant approvals and also to her eventual promotion to Executive Management Officer (Chief of Staff) to the Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity in 2016. Betty came to HillVets from Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, where she served as Director of National Capital Relationships since 2017. She has been serving the military/veteran community for more than 15 years, during which time she has published numerous articles and presented at a variety of conventions and events.

Betty earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005 with a Concentration in Business Transactions. While in law school, she served on the staff of the Tennessee Law Review and received the National Association of Women Lawyers award and a Dean’s Citation for Excellence in Community Service. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Georgia, where she graduated cum laude, with honors, in 2002. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

HillVets Web Site

HillVets House Fellowship

HillVets LEAD Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is Episode 13 of Behind the Mission, a conversation with Rye Barcott and Maine Congressman Jared Golden. On this episode, Congressman Golden and Mr. Barcott, both Marines, join the show to talk about With Honor, an organization that supports cross-partisan collaboration in federal politics, and civic engagement and public office as a way for veterans to continue to serve after their time in the military. You can find a link to the podcast in the show notes https://psycharmor.org/podcast/rye-barcott-and-congressman-jared-golden

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1783 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature Betty Rhoades, Executive Director of HillVets, a nonprofit that opens doors for veterans service members, and their supporters and provides them with contacts, education, and resources to increase the representation of the military affiliated community on Capitol Hill. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature Betty Rhoades, Executive Director of HillVets, a nonprofit that opens doors for veterans service members, and their supporters and provides them with contacts, education, and resources to increase the repr Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM50 - Dr. Tina Atherall and Carole Turner - Behind The Mission Year in Review BTM50 - Dr. Tina Atherall and Carole Turner - Behind The Mission Year in Review full aa55e03d-39d8-4136-a81d-9176e5695ec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/264c5e00 About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tina Atherall brings her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia to PsychArmor. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

Carole Turner joined PsychArmor in her 29th year as a military spouse, having moved 12 times (so far) and supporting family readiness activities at 2nd Bn, 5th Marines; 3rd Bn, 7th Marines; the Fifth Marine regiment; MCAGCC Twentynine Palms and the First Marine Division. Carole attended the University of Maryland, graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Journalism. Early work experiences include a communications position at a credit union, editor of several trade publications, and art director of a specialty car magazine. In a search for a career better suited to life as a Marine Corps spouse, Carole went back to school and earned a teaching certificate and a Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, from George Mason University in 1997.

Carole began volunteering with Hope for the Warriors in 2008 then transitioned to a part-time Public Relations position. Most recently, she spent five years as the Communications Director of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington, VA. She spends as much time as she can with other military spouses, reflected in her volunteer roles including board positions on the JAFOWL (Joint Armed Forces of Washington Luncheon) committee, the Navy Marine Corps Ball Committee, the Desert Leadership Seminar, the Leadership Education Seminar, and multiple local spouse organizations. Carole currently resides aboard Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in Oceanside, CA but remains ready for the next move.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor Podcast Page

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Dr. Tina Atherall brings her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia to PsychArmor. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

Carole Turner joined PsychArmor in her 29th year as a military spouse, having moved 12 times (so far) and supporting family readiness activities at 2nd Bn, 5th Marines; 3rd Bn, 7th Marines; the Fifth Marine regiment; MCAGCC Twentynine Palms and the First Marine Division. Carole attended the University of Maryland, graduating in 1990 with a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Journalism. Early work experiences include a communications position at a credit union, editor of several trade publications, and art director of a specialty car magazine. In a search for a career better suited to life as a Marine Corps spouse, Carole went back to school and earned a teaching certificate and a Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, from George Mason University in 1997.

Carole began volunteering with Hope for the Warriors in 2008 then transitioned to a part-time Public Relations position. Most recently, she spent five years as the Communications Director of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington, VA. She spends as much time as she can with other military spouses, reflected in her volunteer roles including board positions on the JAFOWL (Joint Armed Forces of Washington Luncheon) committee, the Navy Marine Corps Ball Committee, the Desert Leadership Seminar, the Leadership Education Seminar, and multiple local spouse organizations. Carole currently resides aboard Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in Oceanside, CA but remains ready for the next move.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor Podcast Page

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1900 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we celebrate both the 50th episode of the Behind the Mission Podcast and the first episode of 2021. We take a look back at the previous year and look forward to what’s coming up with PsychArmor’s CEO Dr. Tina Atherall and VP of Strategic Relations, Carole Turner On this episode of Behind the Mission, we celebrate both the 50th episode of the Behind the Mission Podcast and the first episode of 2021. We take a look back at the previous year and look forward to what’s coming up with PsychArmor’s CEO Dr. Tina Atheral Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM49 - Dr. Becky Porter - Military Child Education Coalition BTM49 - Dr. Becky Porter - Military Child Education Coalition full afa7d386-2c7e-4968-8065-68cc120e87c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66cad53d About Today’s Guest

Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army.

Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020.

She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department.

Becky’s military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army’s 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki.

Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md.

She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe.

Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Hood, Texas.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Child Education Coalition Web Site

Purple Star School Initiative

Military Student Consultant Call Center

Episode 17: Michelle Norman and the Military Exceptional Family Member Program


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course series for kindergarten through 12th grade educators who support military children. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children.

These courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can access this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/k-12/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. 

 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army.

Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020.

She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department.

Becky’s military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army’s 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki.

Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md.

She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe.

Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Hood, Texas.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Child Education Coalition Web Site

Purple Star School Initiative

Military Student Consultant Call Center

Episode 17: Michelle Norman and the Military Exceptional Family Member Program


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course series for kindergarten through 12th grade educators who support military children. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children.

These courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can access this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/k-12/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations. 

 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1658 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Becky Porter, a retired Army Clinical Psychologist and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition. We talk about how MCEC supports both military families and the schools that serve them. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Becky Porter, a retired Army Clinical Psychologist and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition. We talk about how MCEC supports both military fa Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM48 - Bill Braniff - Countering Misinformation and Disinformation with We The Veterans BTM48 - Bill Braniff - Countering Misinformation and Disinformation with We The Veterans full 15a70bc3-8d0a-4ab4-bf4e-f8c1c76bfb47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b385e52 About Today’s Guest

Bill Braniff is an Army veteran and Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) and a Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland. He previously served as the director of practitioner education at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center and an instructor in the Department of Social Sciences, as a foreign affairs specialist within the National Nuclear Security Administration, and as an Armor Officer in the United States Army. Bill is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Study. His father served in the New Jersey Army National Guard, and his maternal grandfather volunteered for U.S. Army service alongside his brothers during WWII. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We the Veterans Web Site

BTM Episode 39: Veterans in Journalism with Zack Baddorf

BTM Episode 46: Military and National Defense Journalism with Thomas Brennan

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course, How to Connect With a Checked Out Veteran. This course provides information to help family and caregivers identify if a Veteran is checked out or emotionally disconnected. It explains how to rebuild an emotional connection, how to recognize and avoid common mistakes when engaging with checked out Veterans, and understand how to approach the Veteran. You can find a link to the course by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/connect-checked-veteran/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Bill Braniff is an Army veteran and Director of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) and a Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland. He previously served as the director of practitioner education at West Point’s Combating Terrorism Center and an instructor in the Department of Social Sciences, as a foreign affairs specialist within the National Nuclear Security Administration, and as an Armor Officer in the United States Army. Bill is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Study. His father served in the New Jersey Army National Guard, and his maternal grandfather volunteered for U.S. Army service alongside his brothers during WWII. 

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

We the Veterans Web Site

BTM Episode 39: Veterans in Journalism with Zack Baddorf

BTM Episode 46: Military and National Defense Journalism with Thomas Brennan

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course, How to Connect With a Checked Out Veteran. This course provides information to help family and caregivers identify if a Veteran is checked out or emotionally disconnected. It explains how to rebuild an emotional connection, how to recognize and avoid common mistakes when engaging with checked out Veterans, and understand how to approach the Veteran. You can find a link to the course by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/connect-checked-veteran/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2045 On this episode, we have a conversation with Bill Braniff, former Army Officer and Co-Founder and Board Member of We the Veterans, a nonprofit organization that unites private and public sector experts and leaders to find solutions to our nation's biggest challenges. We have a conversation about how We the Veterans is addressing the growing trend of misinformation and disinformation targeting service members and veterans in an attempt to radicalize them and use them to engage in violent extremism and domestic terrorism. On this episode, we have a conversation with Bill Braniff, former Army Officer and Co-Founder and Board Member of We the Veterans, a nonprofit organization that unites private and public sector experts and leaders to find solutions to our nation's biggest Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM47 - Jen Wilson - Army Week Association and Afghan Ally Support BTM47 - Jen Wilson - Army Week Association and Afghan Ally Support full 19b0d384-4dc2-4ba2-8307-edd8a6a3f924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/114571ea About Today’s Guest

Jen Wilson was born and raised in Louisiana, the product of a National Guard town and the proud granddaughter of a D-Day & Battle of the Bulge survivor.  Like many Americans, Jen's worldview shifted dramatically after September 11, 2001.  While sitting in her dorm room at LSU on that fateful day, even though she'd never been to New York and knew no one there, she made the decision to move to NYC.  She quickly earned a position at NBC's corporate fitness facility as their Senior Fitness Specialist.  While training and rehabilitating their employees and their on-air talent, she also began concurrently learning the art and logistics of television production.  Arguably, her favorite production experience came while traveling the nation and the world with Al Roker and his show, "Wake Up with Al", affording her the opportunity to be on the Vancouver and London Olympics production teams.  She went on to be a freelance producer for NBC News, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, The TODAY Show, NBCSN, CBS, CBS Sports, ITN Productions, Keystone Productions, The Triumph Games, and SNY.​

It was her grandfather’s legacy that instilled in her an appreciation for service members and their sacrifices.  Then came 9/11.  And it was the men and women she and her brother grew up with that went to Iraq and Afghanistan. They reignited the fire in her to serve those who answered our Nation’s call to arms. She was a co-founder of the NBC Veterans Network at 30 Rock during her tenure at NBC, and it was in that role that she met Chris Page. Soon thereafter, together, they founded Army Week Association.

As the Army Week Association Chief Operating Officer, she maintains close working relationships with local, state, federal, and international governments, and military contacts to ensure an effective and efficient bridge of the civil-military divide.  It is in this role that Jen has been working tirelessly for months on the evacuations of Americans and our allies out of Afghanistan from her living room in Manhattan.

​She is an accomplished producer, a published author, a successful entrepreneur, and an American Patriot.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Army Week Association 

News Article on AWA’s work in Repatriation of Afghan Allies


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resource in the community. The military and veteran communities are rich with qualities unique to their character and military experience. In this course, community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. You can find a link to this resource by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

 Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jen Wilson was born and raised in Louisiana, the product of a National Guard town and the proud granddaughter of a D-Day & Battle of the Bulge survivor.  Like many Americans, Jen's worldview shifted dramatically after September 11, 2001.  While sitting in her dorm room at LSU on that fateful day, even though she'd never been to New York and knew no one there, she made the decision to move to NYC.  She quickly earned a position at NBC's corporate fitness facility as their Senior Fitness Specialist.  While training and rehabilitating their employees and their on-air talent, she also began concurrently learning the art and logistics of television production.  Arguably, her favorite production experience came while traveling the nation and the world with Al Roker and his show, "Wake Up with Al", affording her the opportunity to be on the Vancouver and London Olympics production teams.  She went on to be a freelance producer for NBC News, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, The TODAY Show, NBCSN, CBS, CBS Sports, ITN Productions, Keystone Productions, The Triumph Games, and SNY.​

It was her grandfather’s legacy that instilled in her an appreciation for service members and their sacrifices.  Then came 9/11.  And it was the men and women she and her brother grew up with that went to Iraq and Afghanistan. They reignited the fire in her to serve those who answered our Nation’s call to arms. She was a co-founder of the NBC Veterans Network at 30 Rock during her tenure at NBC, and it was in that role that she met Chris Page. Soon thereafter, together, they founded Army Week Association.

As the Army Week Association Chief Operating Officer, she maintains close working relationships with local, state, federal, and international governments, and military contacts to ensure an effective and efficient bridge of the civil-military divide.  It is in this role that Jen has been working tirelessly for months on the evacuations of Americans and our allies out of Afghanistan from her living room in Manhattan.

​She is an accomplished producer, a published author, a successful entrepreneur, and an American Patriot.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Army Week Association 

News Article on AWA’s work in Repatriation of Afghan Allies


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resource in the community. The military and veteran communities are rich with qualities unique to their character and military experience. In this course, community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. You can find a link to this resource by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community/

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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 Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1694 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jen Wilson, Co-Founder of the Army Week Association, a New York City-based Nonprofit that provides support to returning service members and their communities. In this episode, we discuss AWA’s mission and how their network was engaged to respond to the need to support US and Coalition Force Allies during the Fall of Kabul On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jen Wilson, Co-Founder of the Army Week Association, a New York City-based Nonprofit that provides support to returning service members and their communities. In this episode, we discuss A Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM46 - Thomas Brennan - Military and National Defense Journalism BTM46 - Thomas Brennan - Military and National Defense Journalism full 6c6f314b-3557-4669-9bba-e9c674bc3889 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fb9e7f5 About Today’s Guest

Thomas Brennan is the Founder of and Executive Director for The War Horse. Prior to studying journalism at Columbia University, he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and served as an infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thomas is the co-author of Shooting Ghosts—A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War. His bylines have appeared in Vanity Fair, Center for Investigative Reporting, and The New York Times.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Thomas Brennan’s Web Site

The War Horse Web Site

Shooting Ghosts: a U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience. Join Charles Tawiah, Marcela Torres, Dr. Jeffrey Mann, and Marcus Chischilly as they share personal stories surrounding their military experience and their transition to the civilian community. Each Veteran offers a unique perspective on the transition journey and helpful tips for making your transition successful. You can find the course by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/telling-your-story-2/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Thomas Brennan is the Founder of and Executive Director for The War Horse. Prior to studying journalism at Columbia University, he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps and served as an infantryman in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thomas is the co-author of Shooting Ghosts—A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War. His bylines have appeared in Vanity Fair, Center for Investigative Reporting, and The New York Times.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Thomas Brennan’s Web Site

The War Horse Web Site

Shooting Ghosts: a U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience. Join Charles Tawiah, Marcela Torres, Dr. Jeffrey Mann, and Marcus Chischilly as they share personal stories surrounding their military experience and their transition to the civilian community. Each Veteran offers a unique perspective on the transition journey and helpful tips for making your transition successful. You can find the course by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/telling-your-story-2/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1491 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Journalist Thomas Brennan, Founder of The War Horse, an award winning nonprofit newsroom and that specializes as a source for impactful reporting on the human impact of military service. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran and Journalist Thomas Brennan, Founder of The War Horse, an award winning nonprofit newsroom and that specializes as a source for impactful reporting on the human impa Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM45 - Charles Tawiah and Shay DeBarr - Service Never Stops PSA Campaign BTM45 - Charles Tawiah and Shay DeBarr - Service Never Stops PSA Campaign full 768875cd-6863-4122-90e6-9e596c998c03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a838ac05 About Today’s Guest

Charles Tawiah is a United States Navy Veteran. He served from 2013-2017 as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Crash and Salvage Firefighter on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75). Charles was deployed twice with the Harry S. Truman to the Mediterranean Arabian Gulf; Operation Enduring Freedom (JUL2013-APR2014) and Operation Inherent Resolve (NOV2015-JUL2016). Charles comes from a military family where his father, retired Senior Chief, served 26 years in the Navy and his mother, a 26 year military spouse. Charles lives in San Diego, California with his fiance, Mirna, and their Yorkie, Cochise. Charles and Mirna are amateur bodybuilders working passionately to become professionals in the sport. They have plans to one day open up their own gym! Charles has a daughter named Vivian, and a stepson named Vincent. Charles also has immense gratitude for the work that he does in support of a local nonprofit in San Diego known as, PsychArmor. Overall, Charles states that he is a man on a mission to influence the world in all ways positive and loving


A retired Marine and current Marine Corps spouse, Shavon (Shay) DeBarr brings years of lived experience in military communities to her current role as a spokesperson for End Family Fire’s Lethal Means Safety campaign. Shay enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1995 and attended boot camp at MCRD Parris Island, SC. Originally trained as an Avionics Technician, she eventually made a lateral transfer to Career Planning, retiring in 2015 as a Gunnery Sergeant. Her personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two Gold Stars. She currently serves as a Human Resources Specialist at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, where her energy and enthusiasm continue to have a positive impact on employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses.  

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Service Never Stops PSA Campaign

Service Never Stops Videos on YouTube

National Military and Veterans Crisis Line 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind The Mission episode featuring Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, BTM05 – Firearms and Suicide Prevention. In that episode, we talked about their collaborative work in addressing firearms and suicide in the military affiliated population, as well as a partnership with STackUp.org where they provided a talk on veterans, suicide prevention, and safe storage on a Twitch Stream event. You can listen to the episode by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/btm05/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Charles Tawiah is a United States Navy Veteran. He served from 2013-2017 as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate Crash and Salvage Firefighter on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75). Charles was deployed twice with the Harry S. Truman to the Mediterranean Arabian Gulf; Operation Enduring Freedom (JUL2013-APR2014) and Operation Inherent Resolve (NOV2015-JUL2016). Charles comes from a military family where his father, retired Senior Chief, served 26 years in the Navy and his mother, a 26 year military spouse. Charles lives in San Diego, California with his fiance, Mirna, and their Yorkie, Cochise. Charles and Mirna are amateur bodybuilders working passionately to become professionals in the sport. They have plans to one day open up their own gym! Charles has a daughter named Vivian, and a stepson named Vincent. Charles also has immense gratitude for the work that he does in support of a local nonprofit in San Diego known as, PsychArmor. Overall, Charles states that he is a man on a mission to influence the world in all ways positive and loving


A retired Marine and current Marine Corps spouse, Shavon (Shay) DeBarr brings years of lived experience in military communities to her current role as a spokesperson for End Family Fire’s Lethal Means Safety campaign. Shay enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1995 and attended boot camp at MCRD Parris Island, SC. Originally trained as an Avionics Technician, she eventually made a lateral transfer to Career Planning, retiring in 2015 as a Gunnery Sergeant. Her personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two Gold Stars. She currently serves as a Human Resources Specialist at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, where her energy and enthusiasm continue to have a positive impact on employment opportunities for Veterans and military spouses.  

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Service Never Stops PSA Campaign

Service Never Stops Videos on YouTube

National Military and Veterans Crisis Line 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the Behind The Mission episode featuring Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, BTM05 – Firearms and Suicide Prevention. In that episode, we talked about their collaborative work in addressing firearms and suicide in the military affiliated population, as well as a partnership with STackUp.org where they provided a talk on veterans, suicide prevention, and safe storage on a Twitch Stream event. You can listen to the episode by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/btm05/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2057 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Shay DeBarr and Navy Veteran Charles Tawaih about their experience filming a Public Awareness Campaign, Service Never Stops, regarding firearm violence and suicide in the military affiliated population. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Shay DeBarr and Navy Veteran Charles Tawaih about their experience filming a Public Awareness Campaign, Service Never Stops, regarding firearm violence and suicide in Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM44 - Beth Conlin - Military Spouse Employment at Amazon BTM44 - Beth Conlin - Military Spouse Employment at Amazon full 40c9d3c7-445f-4f46-addf-b1b325c8a154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6cdbd2c About Today’s Guest

Beth Conlin is the Senior Program Manager of Military Spouse Programs at Amazon. An Army spouse, Beth has been working to improve employment opportunities for military spouses since an overseas move in 2013 forced her to quit her job, putting both her professional development and family stability at risk. Initially, Beth started working on the unemployment crisis for military spouse alone from Germany. From educating employers, recruiting spouses, and directly placing spouses into long term careers, Beth has intimate working knowledge of the obstacles and has developed solutions to help reduce employment challenges.

Recognized as a subject matter expert, she has contributed to panel discussions, authored op-eds, and been called on to support various members of Congress with military spouse initiatives. Now at Amazon, Beth is working to connect this untapped talent pool to the workforce inside Amazon as well as build strategic partnerships that will elevate the impacts this group has and ultimately end the recession our military spouses face. Outside of her work for Amazon, she is an advisor to MilitarySpouseJobs.org and the Military Officers Association of America, is the Chairwoman of the board for the newly founded Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, and sits on several DoD and White House working groups focused on reducing employment challenges.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Amazon Military Jobs Website
 

Amazon Military webinar series 

Project Juno Overview 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are often looking for  employees who are loyal, dedicated, and understand the big picture. Military spouses possess these qualities in abundance. From multitasking, adaptability to contributing your diversity and inclusion program and military spouse friendly culture, in this course, 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse, you will discover a whole demographic that will enrich your company and improve your bottom line.

Ms. Kaprece James, who has insight and expertise from many roles including director and board chair – she is the founder and CEO of Stella’s Girls, a global organization that implements innovative leadership programs for women and girls around the world – discusses the benefits of hiring a military spouse.

Dr. Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor Institute, proudly gives an introduction to this course, as it is the final addition to our Military Spouse Employment portfolio, sponsored by Prudential. Be sure to check out the other courses in this portfolio as well, to understand the dedication and rigor Military Spouses apply to their career development. You can access the course through this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/15-reasons-to-hire-a-military-spouse/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Beth Conlin is the Senior Program Manager of Military Spouse Programs at Amazon. An Army spouse, Beth has been working to improve employment opportunities for military spouses since an overseas move in 2013 forced her to quit her job, putting both her professional development and family stability at risk. Initially, Beth started working on the unemployment crisis for military spouse alone from Germany. From educating employers, recruiting spouses, and directly placing spouses into long term careers, Beth has intimate working knowledge of the obstacles and has developed solutions to help reduce employment challenges.

Recognized as a subject matter expert, she has contributed to panel discussions, authored op-eds, and been called on to support various members of Congress with military spouse initiatives. Now at Amazon, Beth is working to connect this untapped talent pool to the workforce inside Amazon as well as build strategic partnerships that will elevate the impacts this group has and ultimately end the recession our military spouses face. Outside of her work for Amazon, she is an advisor to MilitarySpouseJobs.org and the Military Officers Association of America, is the Chairwoman of the board for the newly founded Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce, and sits on several DoD and White House working groups focused on reducing employment challenges.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Amazon Military Jobs Website
 

Amazon Military webinar series 

Project Juno Overview 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. Employers are often looking for  employees who are loyal, dedicated, and understand the big picture. Military spouses possess these qualities in abundance. From multitasking, adaptability to contributing your diversity and inclusion program and military spouse friendly culture, in this course, 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse, you will discover a whole demographic that will enrich your company and improve your bottom line.

Ms. Kaprece James, who has insight and expertise from many roles including director and board chair – she is the founder and CEO of Stella’s Girls, a global organization that implements innovative leadership programs for women and girls around the world – discusses the benefits of hiring a military spouse.

Dr. Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor Institute, proudly gives an introduction to this course, as it is the final addition to our Military Spouse Employment portfolio, sponsored by Prudential. Be sure to check out the other courses in this portfolio as well, to understand the dedication and rigor Military Spouses apply to their career development. You can access the course through this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/15-reasons-to-hire-a-military-spouse/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1596 On this episode of Behind The Mission, brought to you by PsychArmor, we have a conversation with military spouse Beth Conlin, Senior Program Manager for Military Spouse Programs at Amazon On this episode of Behind The Mission, brought to you by PsychArmor, we have a conversation with military spouse Beth Conlin, Senior Program Manager for Military Spouse Programs at Amazon Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM43 - Michele Spires - American Council on Education Military Guide BTM43 - Michele Spires - American Council on Education Military Guide full e20bec21-73da-4fd8-8e97-73639ab508d6 https://psycharmor.org/btm43/ About Today’s Guest

Michele Spires is ACE’s acting executive director for Learning Evaluations, the national leader in recognizing and validating learning and competencies to connect students, workforce, training providers, and universities.  In this role, she provides leadership to innovate new and transformational opportunities for ACE and its membership.

 

With more than 25 years of wide-ranging experience in post-traditional and workforce education, Spires is actively engaged in
tackling critical topics that range from the evaluation of educational experiences that occur outside the traditional classroom, credit for prior learning, military culture, military transcripts, competencies, credentials, transfer credit, and trends related to workforce education and training. She coauthored, Recognition of Learning Across Military and Corporate Settings.  Connecting individuals to education and career pathways is her passion! 

 

Spires holds a BA in French (SUNY Plattsburgh) and an MS in Educational Leadership (Troy University). She has also completed post-graduate courses with a focus on adult education and curriculum (Nova Southeastern University) and is the proud spouse of a veteran who served 22 years in the United States Air Force.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Council on Education 

The ACE Military Guide Online

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

Course Choosing College and a Major. Each year, more than 200,000 service members leave the military in pursuit of higher education. This course discusses the array of options available to service members, Veterans and their families when selecting a major and choosing a school that aligns with their needs. An overview of the many tools and resources available to aid in their decision is provided. This course is narrated by Jared Lyon, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America, a U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime advocate for higher education. Lyon has served as the Vice Chair for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Advisory Committee and commissioner for the American Council’s Education Commission for Education Attainment and Innovation. You can check out the course by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/choosing-a-college-and-major/  


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Michele Spires is ACE’s acting executive director for Learning Evaluations, the national leader in recognizing and validating learning and competencies to connect students, workforce, training providers, and universities.  In this role, she provides leadership to innovate new and transformational opportunities for ACE and its membership.

 

With more than 25 years of wide-ranging experience in post-traditional and workforce education, Spires is actively engaged in
tackling critical topics that range from the evaluation of educational experiences that occur outside the traditional classroom, credit for prior learning, military culture, military transcripts, competencies, credentials, transfer credit, and trends related to workforce education and training. She coauthored, Recognition of Learning Across Military and Corporate Settings.  Connecting individuals to education and career pathways is her passion! 

 

Spires holds a BA in French (SUNY Plattsburgh) and an MS in Educational Leadership (Troy University). She has also completed post-graduate courses with a focus on adult education and curriculum (Nova Southeastern University) and is the proud spouse of a veteran who served 22 years in the United States Air Force.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Council on Education 

The ACE Military Guide Online

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

Course Choosing College and a Major. Each year, more than 200,000 service members leave the military in pursuit of higher education. This course discusses the array of options available to service members, Veterans and their families when selecting a major and choosing a school that aligns with their needs. An overview of the many tools and resources available to aid in their decision is provided. This course is narrated by Jared Lyon, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America, a U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime advocate for higher education. Lyon has served as the Vice Chair for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran’s Advisory Committee and commissioner for the American Council’s Education Commission for Education Attainment and Innovation. You can check out the course by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/choosing-a-college-and-major/  


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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1711 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Air Force Veteran Spouse Michele Spires, Acting Executive Director for Learning Evaluations with the American Council on Education. We talk about the unique nature of adult learners in the military affiliated population, and the revamped ACE Military Guide On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Air Force Veteran Spouse Michele Spires, Acting Executive Director for Learning Evaluations with the American Council on Education. We talk about the unique nature of adult learners in Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM42 - Stephanie Muckey - Humana's Veteran Bold Goal and Social Determinants of Health BTM42 - Stephanie Muckey - Humana's Veteran Bold Goal and Social Determinants of Health full 151b14b8-149c-4eb4-a1fb-749c9baa9905 https://psycharmor.org/btm42/ About Today’s Guest

Stephanie is a Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana’s Veteran Bold Goal, a population health strategy focused on both community and business integration to improve the clinical and social health outcomes of veterans and their families. Her career developed out of her passion to serve and invest in the military communities she has lived in for 20+ years as a military spouse. She navigated career progression while balancing the demands of wartime military life - including 11 moves and her husband’s eight deployments (three to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, and four to the Pacific). Joining Humana in 2017, she was a Market Development Manager for their National Guard and Reserve Program and an Operations Manager for Humana Military’s Office of Population Health, addressing the social determinants of health impacting TRICARE beneficiaries.

Prior to Humana, career highlights include the launch and sustainment of the Marine Corps’ first professionalized Family Readiness Program, facilitating the Readiness and Deployment Support program for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and serving as the Hawaii State Consultant for the Department of Defense funded program, Military OneSource, where she developed and implemented a state plan to address the gaps in services and needs of local military populations. In 2016, she received recognition as the Military Spouse of the Year for Marine Corps Base Hawaii for her body of work supporting service members and families throughout her professional career combined with her dedicated volunteer efforts with numerous Military and Veteran Support Organizations. 

Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and a master’s degree in Administrative Leadership. Following her husband’s retirement from the Marine Corps, the family relocated to Redlands, CA where she enjoys all things outdoors - especially hiking, traveling the world with her husband (USMC Retired) and their two daughters, home improvement projects, and supporting the needs of veterans and their families.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans and Humana

Far From Alone Web site

Humana and Population Health

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Accessing Health Care. Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector affects the type of health care that is available to service members and their families. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the types of healthcare available as part of their Veteran status. Narrated by Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder of the Kennedy Forum and mental health advocate, this course identifies the types of coverage available through TriCare or by choosing your own private insurance. This course also discusses the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2018 that supports Veterans with mental health and suicide prevention resources and aims to provide seamless access to these services for Veterans in their first year after separation from military service. You can access this course by going to the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses/accessing-health-care/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Stephanie is a Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana’s Veteran Bold Goal, a population health strategy focused on both community and business integration to improve the clinical and social health outcomes of veterans and their families. Her career developed out of her passion to serve and invest in the military communities she has lived in for 20+ years as a military spouse. She navigated career progression while balancing the demands of wartime military life - including 11 moves and her husband’s eight deployments (three to Iraq, one to Afghanistan, and four to the Pacific). Joining Humana in 2017, she was a Market Development Manager for their National Guard and Reserve Program and an Operations Manager for Humana Military’s Office of Population Health, addressing the social determinants of health impacting TRICARE beneficiaries.

Prior to Humana, career highlights include the launch and sustainment of the Marine Corps’ first professionalized Family Readiness Program, facilitating the Readiness and Deployment Support program for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and serving as the Hawaii State Consultant for the Department of Defense funded program, Military OneSource, where she developed and implemented a state plan to address the gaps in services and needs of local military populations. In 2016, she received recognition as the Military Spouse of the Year for Marine Corps Base Hawaii for her body of work supporting service members and families throughout her professional career combined with her dedicated volunteer efforts with numerous Military and Veteran Support Organizations. 

Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and a master’s degree in Administrative Leadership. Following her husband’s retirement from the Marine Corps, the family relocated to Redlands, CA where she enjoys all things outdoors - especially hiking, traveling the world with her husband (USMC Retired) and their two daughters, home improvement projects, and supporting the needs of veterans and their families.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Veterans and Humana

Far From Alone Web site

Humana and Population Health

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Accessing Health Care. Transitioning from military service to the civilian sector affects the type of health care that is available to service members and their families. This course offers service members, Veterans, and their families an overview of the types of healthcare available as part of their Veteran status. Narrated by Congressman Patrick Kennedy, founder of the Kennedy Forum and mental health advocate, this course identifies the types of coverage available through TriCare or by choosing your own private insurance. This course also discusses the Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2018 that supports Veterans with mental health and suicide prevention resources and aims to provide seamless access to these services for Veterans in their first year after separation from military service. You can access this course by going to the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses/accessing-health-care/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1791 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Stephanie Muckey, the Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana’s Veteran Bold Goal. We talk about how Humana is addressing social determinants of health in the military affiliated population as well as their medical health needs. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Spouse Stephanie Muckey, the Population Health Strategy Lead for Humana’s Veteran Bold Goal. We talk about how Humana is addressing social determinants of health in the mil Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM41 - Chris Spencer - Oracle Corporation Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network Resource Group (MAVEN) BTM41 - Chris Spencer - Oracle Corporation Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network Resource Group (MAVEN) full 8afc3ac0-1a11-4050-9773-bcea4fd2acac https://psycharmor.org/btm41/ About Today’s Guest

Chris Spencer – Director of Operations, Oracle Corporation, is a passionate servant leader focused on bringing people together to help develop people solutions that keep things moving. With 30 years of experience building and leading teams, Chris is driven to think critically about process efficiencies and how what we do affects the way we should be doing it. Chris’ current role is helping lead the global onboarding effort within Oracle. He also leads the planning team for a campus hiring program for the US-based sales organizations. His passion lies, however, in co-leading the Oracle veteran employee resource group, MAVEN – Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network, where he can wrap his skills, day job, and purpose into one intended outcome.

Chris joined Oracle in 1996 after separating from active duty with the US Army. Starting as a contractor within the marketing organization, he established relationships across many lines of business to begin creating his network and eventually landed a permanent role supporting sales. This was his early lesson of how important relationships are for success. This offered Chris the opportunity to learn and grow from within and establish his own career path with the support of others.

Outside of being actively involved in his family’s lives, Chris’ center of attention in his current life stage is continuing to deliver value within the veteran affiliated community.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Oracle Corporation Web Site

Military and Veteran Careers at Oracle

Chris Spencer on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Building a Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) Do you want to increase Veteran retention or recruitment within your organization? Are you looking to bolster your company's community outreach programs and build a military-friendly culture? Employee Resource Groups may be the key to achieving these goals. This course discusses the steps to successfully building an Employee Resource Group and the benefit these groups provide to the employee, employer and your organization on a broader scale! You can access this course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/building-veteran-employee-resource-group/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Chris Spencer – Director of Operations, Oracle Corporation, is a passionate servant leader focused on bringing people together to help develop people solutions that keep things moving. With 30 years of experience building and leading teams, Chris is driven to think critically about process efficiencies and how what we do affects the way we should be doing it. Chris’ current role is helping lead the global onboarding effort within Oracle. He also leads the planning team for a campus hiring program for the US-based sales organizations. His passion lies, however, in co-leading the Oracle veteran employee resource group, MAVEN – Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network, where he can wrap his skills, day job, and purpose into one intended outcome.

Chris joined Oracle in 1996 after separating from active duty with the US Army. Starting as a contractor within the marketing organization, he established relationships across many lines of business to begin creating his network and eventually landed a permanent role supporting sales. This was his early lesson of how important relationships are for success. This offered Chris the opportunity to learn and grow from within and establish his own career path with the support of others.

Outside of being actively involved in his family’s lives, Chris’ center of attention in his current life stage is continuing to deliver value within the veteran affiliated community.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Oracle Corporation Web Site

Military and Veteran Careers at Oracle

Chris Spencer on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Building a Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) Do you want to increase Veteran retention or recruitment within your organization? Are you looking to bolster your company's community outreach programs and build a military-friendly culture? Employee Resource Groups may be the key to achieving these goals. This course discusses the steps to successfully building an Employee Resource Group and the benefit these groups provide to the employee, employer and your organization on a broader scale! You can access this course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/building-veteran-employee-resource-group/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1884 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Chris Spencer, Director of Operations at the Oracle Corporation. We discuss his transition from the military into at twenty-five year career at one of the world's leading technology companies and his passion in co-leading Oracle's military affiliated employee resource group, MAVEN: the Military Affiliated Veteran Employee Network On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Chris Spencer, Director of Operations at the Oracle Corporation. We discuss his transition from the military into at twenty-five year career at one of the world's leading t Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM40 - Jonathan Crandall - Problem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population BTM40 - Jonathan Crandall - Problem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population full 775efefd-19ac-4878-a7dc-b1d689695a6d https://psycharmor.org/btm40/ About Today’s Guest

Jonathan Crandall served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. Crandall served as a Team Leader for the Scout/Sniper Platoon of Third Battalion, Sixth Marines (3/6). Following his time with 3/6, Crandall was assigned to the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) training unit as their Chief Instructor for the Designated Marksman Course. After his 4th MEB assignment, Crandall returned home to Syracuse, NY where he served the remainder of his time with Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion. While in service, Crandall earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Armed Forces Service Medal, among others. Upon completion of his. military obligation, Crandall continued service in Iraq as a Private Military Contractor for the U.S. State Department providing protective security for diplomats working as Provincial Reconstruction Teams.

Following his time overseas, Crandall worked as a Corrections Officer before determining that his life direction was not of the standard he wanted to uphold. Crandall graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Social Work and now lives a fulfilling life as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator at the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG).

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

New York Council on Problem Gambling

National Council on Problem Gambling

See if your state has a Council on Problem Gambling: List of Resources By State

Problem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population: Operation Responsible Gambling

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Supporting a Veteran in Crisis. This course is designed for organizations to educate them on the differences between their Veterans and civilians and ways to support their Veteran when they may be struggling. Topics include how to recognize the warning signs that a Veteran may be heading for a crisis, how to approach a Veteran in crisis, and what steps to take to help a Veteran during an acute crisis situation. You can access this resource by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-veteran-crisis/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jonathan Crandall served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. Crandall served as a Team Leader for the Scout/Sniper Platoon of Third Battalion, Sixth Marines (3/6). Following his time with 3/6, Crandall was assigned to the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) training unit as their Chief Instructor for the Designated Marksman Course. After his 4th MEB assignment, Crandall returned home to Syracuse, NY where he served the remainder of his time with Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion. While in service, Crandall earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Armed Forces Service Medal, among others. Upon completion of his. military obligation, Crandall continued service in Iraq as a Private Military Contractor for the U.S. State Department providing protective security for diplomats working as Provincial Reconstruction Teams.

Following his time overseas, Crandall worked as a Corrections Officer before determining that his life direction was not of the standard he wanted to uphold. Crandall graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Social Work and now lives a fulfilling life as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator at the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG).

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

New York Council on Problem Gambling

National Council on Problem Gambling

See if your state has a Council on Problem Gambling: List of Resources By State

Problem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population: Operation Responsible Gambling

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Supporting a Veteran in Crisis. This course is designed for organizations to educate them on the differences between their Veterans and civilians and ways to support their Veteran when they may be struggling. Topics include how to recognize the warning signs that a Veteran may be heading for a crisis, how to approach a Veteran in crisis, and what steps to take to help a Veteran during an acute crisis situation. You can access this resource by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-veteran-crisis/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1694 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jonathan Crandall a former Scout/Sniper with Third Battalion, Sixth Marines and who currently works to help veterans address problem gambling as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the New York Council on Problem Gambling. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Jonathan Crandall a former Scout/Sniper with Third Battalion, Sixth Marines and who currently works to help veterans address problem gambling as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the Ne Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM39 - Zack Baddorf - Military Veterans in Journalism BTM39 - Zack Baddorf - Military Veterans in Journalism full 866f2ed5-0ae4-42a4-9977-58ffa765b68a https://psycharmor.org/btm39/ About Today’s Guest

Zack Baddorf is the executive director and founder of the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism. Baddorf is a national security and foreign policy professional with more than 15 years experience on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts, including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Crimea, Kashmir and the West Bank.

Baddorf works for the Department of Defense conducting public affairs on high profile mission. He also runs a small business providing strategic communication services. 

Additionally, Baddorf teaches at NYU's global affairs program on disinformation. In his work at a DC think tank, he countered ISIS and al Shabaab propaganda by strategically challenging extremist narratives through video and other mediums. 

Baddorf previously served in the U.S. military and in the U.S. Peace Corps in Romania. He worked for the U.S. Special Operations Command in Afghanistan doing lessons learned work. He worked for Internews in South Sudan doing media development work. His journalistic work has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, AP, and many other publications.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Veterans in Journalism Website

Zack Baddorf’s Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course series on Creating a Career Skills Program. A career skills program is a vocational and technical training program used for transitioning Veterans to a civilian workforce. Military experience already equips Veterans with a broad range of talents including organizational skills and a team-oriented mindset. This course series will help you understand the major benefits of creating a career skills program to leverage Veterans’ experience, know the labor requirements for unpaid internships, and recognize the best practices and guidelines for creating such a program. This course demonstrates why career skills programs are a great way to create a pipeline of skilled, ready to work talent for your hiring needs. You can access this course through this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/creating-career-skills-program/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Zack Baddorf is the executive director and founder of the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism. Baddorf is a national security and foreign policy professional with more than 15 years experience on the frontlines of the world’s conflicts, including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central African Republic, Crimea, Kashmir and the West Bank.

Baddorf works for the Department of Defense conducting public affairs on high profile mission. He also runs a small business providing strategic communication services. 

Additionally, Baddorf teaches at NYU's global affairs program on disinformation. In his work at a DC think tank, he countered ISIS and al Shabaab propaganda by strategically challenging extremist narratives through video and other mediums. 

Baddorf previously served in the U.S. military and in the U.S. Peace Corps in Romania. He worked for the U.S. Special Operations Command in Afghanistan doing lessons learned work. He worked for Internews in South Sudan doing media development work. His journalistic work has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, AP, and many other publications.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Military Veterans in Journalism Website

Zack Baddorf’s Website

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course series on Creating a Career Skills Program. A career skills program is a vocational and technical training program used for transitioning Veterans to a civilian workforce. Military experience already equips Veterans with a broad range of talents including organizational skills and a team-oriented mindset. This course series will help you understand the major benefits of creating a career skills program to leverage Veterans’ experience, know the labor requirements for unpaid internships, and recognize the best practices and guidelines for creating such a program. This course demonstrates why career skills programs are a great way to create a pipeline of skilled, ready to work talent for your hiring needs. You can access this course through this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/creating-career-skills-program/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1534 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Zack Baddorf, Navy Veteran, Journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of executive director of the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism, a professional association that builds community for vets, supports their career growth, and advocates for diversifying newsrooms through hiring and promoting more vets. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Zack Baddorf, Navy Veteran, Journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of executive director of the non-profit organization Military Veterans in Journalism, a professional association Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM38 - Leah Christensen, LCSW - VA Caregiver Support Program BTM38 - Leah Christensen, LCSW - VA Caregiver Support Program full a342305a-6dfb-45e2-bed8-3d0bbdbcd8bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fcae8bc About Today’s Guest

Ms. Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent her career supporting families in healthcare settings. Ms. Christensen began her career in pediatric oncology and palliative care, at Oregon Health & Sciences University and then at Stanford Children’s Health. Her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began when the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) was implemented in 2011.

Since that time, she has been dedicated to carrying out the mission of the VA CSP, supporting the health and well-being of caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans. Ms. Christensen was responsible for the initial stand up of the program at the VA Portland Health Care System. She developed local operations and supportive programming, including the introduction of whole health coaching for caregivers. In addition, she served as the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) for the VISN 20 Northwest Network for 6 years, providing leadership for the CSP in Alaska, Washington, Oregon & Idaho. She was selected for the role of CSP Leadership Council Chair in 2017. In that role, she oversaw 4 committees as they worked to develop communications, technology, procedures, and education for the program. In 2018, she was assigned to the Caregiver Support Program Office as a Special Projects Coordinator, assisting with projects related to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expansion under the VA MISSION Act of 2018.

Ms. Christensen now holds the role of Clinical Program Coordinator for VA Central Office’s Caregiver Support Program where she assists with the development and guidance of field operations for the program. Her current work also includes enhancing the Program of General Caregiver Support Services across VA, which supports caregivers across the care continuum through education, coaching, support, skills training, outreach, and connection to resources. Ms. Christensen is also the VA lead for the Campaign for Inclusive Care initiative, a systematic approach to integrating caregivers as partners in Veteran healthcare teams.

Ms. Christensen earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seattle University in 1997 and a master’s degree in Social Work in 2002 from the Graduate School of Social Work at Portland State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Oregon. She is also a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar. Leah has spent her career supporting families in health care systems, previously as a clinical social worker in pediatric oncology and palliative care. She is the proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and the granddaughter of World War II Navy Veterans. She is passionate about supporting the families of those who have served.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Caregiver Support Program

The Campaign for Inclusive Care

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor the webinar series Conversations with Caregivers. The Conversations with Caregivers Series, sponsored by USAA, is an opportunity to virtually engage and learn with military & Veteran caregivers about difficult issues that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this series, PsychArmor brings together subject matter experts from around the country, both professionals and military & Veteran caregivers with lived experience, to share their knowledge and expertise in these difficult conversations. These events are intended for military & Veteran caregivers to learn together, discover new resources, change the narrative of their own experiences, and build resilience. You can get to the webinar series by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/usaa-webinar/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Ms. Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent her career supporting families in healthcare settings. Ms. Christensen began her career in pediatric oncology and palliative care, at Oregon Health & Sciences University and then at Stanford Children’s Health. Her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began when the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) was implemented in 2011.

Since that time, she has been dedicated to carrying out the mission of the VA CSP, supporting the health and well-being of caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans. Ms. Christensen was responsible for the initial stand up of the program at the VA Portland Health Care System. She developed local operations and supportive programming, including the introduction of whole health coaching for caregivers. In addition, she served as the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) for the VISN 20 Northwest Network for 6 years, providing leadership for the CSP in Alaska, Washington, Oregon & Idaho. She was selected for the role of CSP Leadership Council Chair in 2017. In that role, she oversaw 4 committees as they worked to develop communications, technology, procedures, and education for the program. In 2018, she was assigned to the Caregiver Support Program Office as a Special Projects Coordinator, assisting with projects related to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers expansion under the VA MISSION Act of 2018.

Ms. Christensen now holds the role of Clinical Program Coordinator for VA Central Office’s Caregiver Support Program where she assists with the development and guidance of field operations for the program. Her current work also includes enhancing the Program of General Caregiver Support Services across VA, which supports caregivers across the care continuum through education, coaching, support, skills training, outreach, and connection to resources. Ms. Christensen is also the VA lead for the Campaign for Inclusive Care initiative, a systematic approach to integrating caregivers as partners in Veteran healthcare teams.

Ms. Christensen earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seattle University in 1997 and a master’s degree in Social Work in 2002 from the Graduate School of Social Work at Portland State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Oregon. She is also a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholar. Leah has spent her career supporting families in health care systems, previously as a clinical social worker in pediatric oncology and palliative care. She is the proud daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and the granddaughter of World War II Navy Veterans. She is passionate about supporting the families of those who have served.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Caregiver Support Program

The Campaign for Inclusive Care

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor the webinar series Conversations with Caregivers. The Conversations with Caregivers Series, sponsored by USAA, is an opportunity to virtually engage and learn with military & Veteran caregivers about difficult issues that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this series, PsychArmor brings together subject matter experts from around the country, both professionals and military & Veteran caregivers with lived experience, to share their knowledge and expertise in these difficult conversations. These events are intended for military & Veteran caregivers to learn together, discover new resources, change the narrative of their own experiences, and build resilience. You can get to the webinar series by going to this link: https://psycharmor.org/usaa-webinar/


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1577 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we share a conversation Licensed Clinical Social Worker Leah Christensen, Clinical Program Coordinator for the Caregiver Support Program with the Veterans Health Administration. We discuss the importance of including and supporting caregivers in medical treatment. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we share a conversation Licensed Clinical Social Worker Leah Christensen, Clinical Program Coordinator for the Caregiver Support Program with the Veterans Health Administration. We discuss the importance of including Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM37 - Dr. Matt Miller - Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention BTM37 - Dr. Matt Miller - Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention full 73ae9fd4-7e8a-450a-9265-a43fb1cea552 https://psycharmor.org/btm37/ About Today’s Guests

Dr. Matthew A. Miller, PhD, MPH, is the National Director, Suicide Prevention Program, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He leads a team dedicated to the implementation and reinforcement of evidence-based community and clinical interventions addressing suicide prevention. Previously, he served as the Director of the Veterans Crisis Line and under his leadership, the VCL became the world’s largest and most efficient suicide crisis call center. 

Dr. Miller is an Air Force Veteran. He served as a Clinical Psychologist and the Chief of Mental Health at a Joint Services Pilot Training Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and was responsible for overseeing mental health operations for all active duty service members and dependents, as well as head of the installation’s suicide prevention program. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report 

Episode 3 of the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution with Dr. Miller

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course series for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members, Veterans, and their families. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. You can get to this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention/

This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Dr. Matthew A. Miller, PhD, MPH, is the National Director, Suicide Prevention Program, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He leads a team dedicated to the implementation and reinforcement of evidence-based community and clinical interventions addressing suicide prevention. Previously, he served as the Director of the Veterans Crisis Line and under his leadership, the VCL became the world’s largest and most efficient suicide crisis call center. 

Dr. Miller is an Air Force Veteran. He served as a Clinical Psychologist and the Chief of Mental Health at a Joint Services Pilot Training Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and was responsible for overseeing mental health operations for all active duty service members and dependents, as well as head of the installation’s suicide prevention program. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report 

Episode 3 of the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution with Dr. Miller

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course series for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members, Veterans, and their families. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. You can get to this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention/

This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1719 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we share a conversation that was previously recorded for the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast with Dr. Matt Miller, Director of the Suicide Prevention Program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we share a conversation that was previously recorded for the Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast with Dr. Matt Miller, Director of the Suicide Prevention Program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM36 - Nick Howland - The Firewatch Suicide Prevention Program BTM36 - Nick Howland - The Firewatch Suicide Prevention Program full a2139386-ccda-4249-83a9-016fb51f6b68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9519c6c About Today’s Guests

Nick Howland is CEO of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch. Having spent a career working to save the lives of soldiers and sailors, Nick now works to save the lives of veterans.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Fire Watch Web Site

Watch Stander Training Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the Veteran Ready Organization Certificate Program. Nearly 200 organizations nationwide utilize PsychArmor’s educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with the military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue for our partners. Their cost effective certification programs allow organizations to share PsychArmor courses, track completions, and become “Veteran Ready,” with a digital certificate and badge they can proudly showcase on their website. To be part of the national effort to assist to our military connected community, and to see the growing registry of Veteran Ready organizations, contact PsychArmor’s Learning Engagement & Partnership Manager by going to https://psycharmor.org/certification-for-organizations/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Nick Howland is CEO of The Fire Watch, Florida’s fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch. Having spent a career working to save the lives of soldiers and sailors, Nick now works to save the lives of veterans.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Fire Watch Web Site

Watch Stander Training Program

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the Veteran Ready Organization Certificate Program. Nearly 200 organizations nationwide utilize PsychArmor’s educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with the military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue for our partners. Their cost effective certification programs allow organizations to share PsychArmor courses, track completions, and become “Veteran Ready,” with a digital certificate and badge they can proudly showcase on their website. To be part of the national effort to assist to our military connected community, and to see the growing registry of Veteran Ready organizations, contact PsychArmor’s Learning Engagement & Partnership Manager by going to https://psycharmor.org/certification-for-organizations/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1674 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Nick Howland, Navy Veteran and CEO of The Firewatch, a community-based suicide prevention program for service members, veterans and their families in Northeast Florida On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Nick Howland, Navy Veteran and CEO of The Firewatch, a community-based suicide prevention program for service members, veterans and their families in Northeast Florida Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM35 - Dr. Joseph Geraci - Suicide Prevention for Transitioning Service Members BTM35 - Dr. Joseph Geraci - Suicide Prevention for Transitioning Service Members full 27f60a9e-b7cc-49a8-9127-6313d1b2f47d https://psycharmor.org/btm35/ About Today’s Guests

Dr. Joseph Geraci, PhD, retired from the U.S. Army as an Infantry Lieutenant Colonel after serving for 20 years and deploying as a combat leader with elite Special Operations/Ranger, Airborne, and Infantry units to Afghanistan four different times since 9/11. While in uniform, he also served as an assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy in both the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership and the Department of Military Instruction. One of his last positions in the U.S. Army was serving as an Infantry Battalion Commander in which he was directly responsible for the health, welfare, and combat readiness of his soldiers. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. He teaches military psychology to graduate students at Teachers College, and was a co-founder of the college’s Resilience Center for Veterans and Families. He serves within the VISN 2 MIRECC as a licensed psychologist and is focused on studying and developing interventions that mitigate the significant suicidal risks that our Modern Warriors (some of them being his former soldiers) face as they attempt to reintegrate back into their civilian communities after military service. Within the MIRECC, he leads two national VA programs (Veteran Cultural Competence training and the Expiration Term of Service Sponsorship program evaluation).

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VISN 2 MIRECC Cultural Competence Training

VA’s Expiration Term of Service (ETS) Sponsorship Program 

RAND Report on overcoming stigma against help-seeking for mental health

Articles related to Purpose and Meaning in Post-Military Life

Theater of War on the Head Space and Timing Podcast

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course on military culture, Veteran 101. This course is intended for anyone with little to no background or understanding of military culture. Topics include information about the training involved for a service member, some basic military terminology, and an overview of important policies that guide our military. The goal of this course it to provide a better understanding of differences between military culture and civilian culture. You can this course here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-101-military-culture/

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Dr. Joseph Geraci, PhD, retired from the U.S. Army as an Infantry Lieutenant Colonel after serving for 20 years and deploying as a combat leader with elite Special Operations/Ranger, Airborne, and Infantry units to Afghanistan four different times since 9/11. While in uniform, he also served as an assistant professor at the U.S. Military Academy in both the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership and the Department of Military Instruction. One of his last positions in the U.S. Army was serving as an Infantry Battalion Commander in which he was directly responsible for the health, welfare, and combat readiness of his soldiers. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. He teaches military psychology to graduate students at Teachers College, and was a co-founder of the college’s Resilience Center for Veterans and Families. He serves within the VISN 2 MIRECC as a licensed psychologist and is focused on studying and developing interventions that mitigate the significant suicidal risks that our Modern Warriors (some of them being his former soldiers) face as they attempt to reintegrate back into their civilian communities after military service. Within the MIRECC, he leads two national VA programs (Veteran Cultural Competence training and the Expiration Term of Service Sponsorship program evaluation).

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

VISN 2 MIRECC Cultural Competence Training

VA’s Expiration Term of Service (ETS) Sponsorship Program 

RAND Report on overcoming stigma against help-seeking for mental health

Articles related to Purpose and Meaning in Post-Military Life

Theater of War on the Head Space and Timing Podcast

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course on military culture, Veteran 101. This course is intended for anyone with little to no background or understanding of military culture. Topics include information about the training involved for a service member, some basic military terminology, and an overview of important policies that guide our military. The goal of this course it to provide a better understanding of differences between military culture and civilian culture. You can this course here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-101-military-culture/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1921 On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Joseph Geraci, a retired Army Combat Veteran and Psychologist with the VISN 2 MIRECC where he focuses studying and developing interventions that mitigate the significant suicidal risks that our Modern Warriors face as they attempt to reintegrate back into their civilian communities after military service. On this episode of Behind The Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Joseph Geraci, a retired Army Combat Veteran and Psychologist with the VISN 2 MIRECC where he focuses studying and developing interventions that mitigate the significant suicidal risks Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM Bonus- 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O'Brien BTM Bonus- 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O'Brien bonus 426d155c-665e-41e5-9318-c0c48f71021d https://psycharmor.org/btm9-11/ About Today’s Guests

Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

 

Elizabeth O’Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.

In the last six years, O’Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role.

 

As Senior Director at HOH, O’Brien evolved the military spouse program’s event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program’s research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O’Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States.

 

Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O’Brien spent over a decade coaching college women’s basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor: About Us

Freedom Learning Group Web Site

Statement by President Bush in His Address to the Nation, September 11, 2001

Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 1

Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 2


This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

 

Elizabeth O’Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.

In the last six years, O’Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role.

 

As Senior Director at HOH, O’Brien evolved the military spouse program’s event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program’s research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O’Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States.

 

Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O’Brien spent over a decade coaching college women’s basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

PsychArmor: About Us

Freedom Learning Group Web Site

Statement by President Bush in His Address to the Nation, September 11, 2001

Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 1

Leadership Under Fire Podcast: Remembering John Vigiano Part 2


This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1997 On this bonus episode commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, PsychArmor CEO Tina Atherall and Freedom Learning Group CEO Elizabeth O'Brien join the show to talk about what they experienced on that day and how these tragic events changed their lives forever On this bonus episode commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, PsychArmor CEO Tina Atherall and Freedom Learning Group CEO Elizabeth O'Brien join the show to talk about what they experienced on that day and how these trag Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM34 - Melissa Comeau - American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network BTM34 - Melissa Comeau - American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network full 3c17b114-ed11-4187-8917-88405ebc9cd2 https://psycharmor.org/btm34/ About Today’s Guests

Melissa Comeau is a Marine Corps spouse, director of the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network, and a writer. She is known for her book “Sleeping with the War,” published in 2015 by the War Writers’ Campaign. The book offers a family and caregiver perspective on life after combat.

 

She served as an Arizona Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and in that role was honored to help bring to fruition the Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers. She is a recognized advocate for the military and veteran community and continues to support caregivers in her current role with the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network.

 

Before joining the network, Melissa served as the executive director of Lives of Promise, a San Diego-based nonprofit that supports military families facing a PTSD diagnosis. She has also offered peer support to Marines and their families at the Wounded Warrior Battalion – West.

Melissa has a background in accounting and IT project management. She lives in Texas and is married to a U.S. Marine who was medically retired after nearly 13 years of service, including four combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Red Cross’ Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Web Site

Rand Corporation Hidden Heroes Report 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the series of courses for military and veteran caregivers and families.  Sponsored by The USAA Foundation, Inc., PsychArmor offers courses to help caregivers balance their duties and need for self-care. This library of 45+ courses provides information, resources, and strategies on how to manage the demands and stressors of caregiving. You can access these courses by going to https://psycharmor.org/caregivers/ or through the link in the show notes.

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Melissa Comeau is a Marine Corps spouse, director of the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network, and a writer. She is known for her book “Sleeping with the War,” published in 2015 by the War Writers’ Campaign. The book offers a family and caregiver perspective on life after combat.

 

She served as an Arizona Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and in that role was honored to help bring to fruition the Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers. She is a recognized advocate for the military and veteran community and continues to support caregivers in her current role with the American Red Cross’ Military Veteran Caregiver Network.

 

Before joining the network, Melissa served as the executive director of Lives of Promise, a San Diego-based nonprofit that supports military families facing a PTSD diagnosis. She has also offered peer support to Marines and their families at the Wounded Warrior Battalion – West.

Melissa has a background in accounting and IT project management. She lives in Texas and is married to a U.S. Marine who was medically retired after nearly 13 years of service, including four combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

American Red Cross’ Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Web Site

Rand Corporation Hidden Heroes Report 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the series of courses for military and veteran caregivers and families.  Sponsored by The USAA Foundation, Inc., PsychArmor offers courses to help caregivers balance their duties and need for self-care. This library of 45+ courses provides information, resources, and strategies on how to manage the demands and stressors of caregiving. You can access these courses by going to https://psycharmor.org/caregivers/ or through the link in the show notes.

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1625 On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and/or aging. On this episode, we have a conversation with Melissa Comeau, Marine Corps Spouse and Director of the American Red Cross' Military Veteran Caregiver Network, an organization that offers peer-based support and services to provide connection between those pr Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM33 - Jake Dukes and Chris Murphy - Camp Southern Ground BTM33 - Jake Dukes and Chris Murphy - Camp Southern Ground full cb18d05d-137b-4eba-b665-033dc88b4e93 https://psycharmor.org/btm33/ About Today’s Guests

JAKE DUKES: Jake joined the Camp Southern Ground team in March of 2018. He is a leadership coach, speaker and author who served for many years on executive teams of large churches focused on developing staff and overseeing campus operations. Now he uses his unique blend of business and ministry experience to develop future strategy for Camp Southern Ground and help facilitate a strong leadership culture among the staff. Jake brings his passion to every project and he’s not afraid to help teams break free from the rules they’ve inherited and push past the status quo. Jake lives in Senoia with his wife Jackie and four daughters. 

 

CHRIS MURPHY: Chris “Murph” Murphy served nearly seventeen years of active duty as a Marine, deploying into combat zones multiple times in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and instructing during his non-deployable time in service. After being medically retired in 2014, Murph has focused on peer-to-peer mentoring through an organization he founded to serve veterans in life after combat. Life took an unexpected turn along the path and he found himself involved in veteran programs at Camp Southern Ground in Fayetteville, Georgia. In a series of events that equal “you wouldn’t believe me if I told you,” he and his family now live ten minutes outside of the camp, continuing to support the wellbeing of veterans after military service

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Camp Southern Ground Web Site

Camp Southern Ground: Warrior Week

Camp Southern Ground: Warrior PATHH

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. Suicide loss is a complicated grief journey for many, but with the right support, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has observed that suicide loss survivors are uniquely poised for posttraumatic growth. Join Dr. Shauna Springer representing TAPS as she discusses how the TAPS’ Suicide Postvention Model’s third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor. Through telling the story of TAPS Peer Mentor and retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Jon Ganues, Sr., “Posttraumatic Growth After Loss” explains how opportunities for growth are possible even after devastation. At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1.) Describe the concept of posttraumatic growth as a potential outcome of a healthy healing journey after suicide loss and 2.) Identify two specific ways that survivors may experience positive growth in their lives following suicide loss. You can take a look at this course by checking out the link here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/posttraumatic-growth-after-loss/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

JAKE DUKES: Jake joined the Camp Southern Ground team in March of 2018. He is a leadership coach, speaker and author who served for many years on executive teams of large churches focused on developing staff and overseeing campus operations. Now he uses his unique blend of business and ministry experience to develop future strategy for Camp Southern Ground and help facilitate a strong leadership culture among the staff. Jake brings his passion to every project and he’s not afraid to help teams break free from the rules they’ve inherited and push past the status quo. Jake lives in Senoia with his wife Jackie and four daughters. 

 

CHRIS MURPHY: Chris “Murph” Murphy served nearly seventeen years of active duty as a Marine, deploying into combat zones multiple times in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and instructing during his non-deployable time in service. After being medically retired in 2014, Murph has focused on peer-to-peer mentoring through an organization he founded to serve veterans in life after combat. Life took an unexpected turn along the path and he found himself involved in veteran programs at Camp Southern Ground in Fayetteville, Georgia. In a series of events that equal “you wouldn’t believe me if I told you,” he and his family now live ten minutes outside of the camp, continuing to support the wellbeing of veterans after military service

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Camp Southern Ground Web Site

Camp Southern Ground: Warrior Week

Camp Southern Ground: Warrior PATHH

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. Suicide loss is a complicated grief journey for many, but with the right support, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has observed that suicide loss survivors are uniquely poised for posttraumatic growth. Join Dr. Shauna Springer representing TAPS as she discusses how the TAPS’ Suicide Postvention Model’s third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor. Through telling the story of TAPS Peer Mentor and retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Jon Ganues, Sr., “Posttraumatic Growth After Loss” explains how opportunities for growth are possible even after devastation. At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1.) Describe the concept of posttraumatic growth as a potential outcome of a healthy healing journey after suicide loss and 2.) Identify two specific ways that survivors may experience positive growth in their lives following suicide loss. You can take a look at this course by checking out the link here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/posttraumatic-growth-after-loss/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1739 On this episode, we have a conversation with Jake Dukes, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Camp Southern Ground, and Chris Murphy, a Combat-Wounded Marine that credits Camp Southern Ground's military and veterans program with a life-altering experience. On this episode, we have a conversation with Jake Dukes, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Camp Southern Ground, and Chris Murphy, a Combat-Wounded Marine that credits Camp Southern Ground's military and veterans program with a life-altering ex Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM32 - Mary Beth Bruggeman - The Mission Continues BTM32 - Mary Beth Bruggeman - The Mission Continues full 9bb4b9f0-070a-4769-b0c8-a4590495117c https://psycharmor.org/btm32/ About Today’s Guests

Mary Beth Bruggeman spent 8 years as an active duty Marine combat engineer.  After leaving active duty, Mary Beth worked for iRobot Corporation for 4 years, advancing their work on counter-IED robotics, spent time as a stay at home mom and Marine wife, and then started and grew a fitness and nutrition coaching business.  Mary Beth joined the Mission Continues team in 2015 as the Executive Director for the Southeast Region. In 2019, Mary Beth assumed the role of President of The Mission Continues. Mary Beth has degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and Georgetown University (MPP), and is a Bush Institute Stand To Veteran Leadership Program alum. She lives in Fairfax Station, VA, with her husband Brian, a retired Marine, and their three kids, two cats and velcro Vizsla dog.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Mission Continues Web Site

Operation Enduring Service

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resource in the Community. The military and veteran communities are rich with qualities unique to their character and military experience. Community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. You can take a look at this course by checking out the link here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community/

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Mary Beth Bruggeman spent 8 years as an active duty Marine combat engineer.  After leaving active duty, Mary Beth worked for iRobot Corporation for 4 years, advancing their work on counter-IED robotics, spent time as a stay at home mom and Marine wife, and then started and grew a fitness and nutrition coaching business.  Mary Beth joined the Mission Continues team in 2015 as the Executive Director for the Southeast Region. In 2019, Mary Beth assumed the role of President of The Mission Continues. Mary Beth has degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy (BS) and Georgetown University (MPP), and is a Bush Institute Stand To Veteran Leadership Program alum. She lives in Fairfax Station, VA, with her husband Brian, a retired Marine, and their three kids, two cats and velcro Vizsla dog.

 
Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Mission Continues Web Site

Operation Enduring Service

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course Why Veterans are an Invaluable Resource in the Community. The military and veteran communities are rich with qualities unique to their character and military experience. Community leaders will learn about why taking the time to embark on a collaboration journey can ensure that veterans and their families unlock their full potential and apply their invaluable skills back into their communities. You can take a look at this course by checking out the link here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-veterans-are-an-invaluable-resource-in-the-community/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2205 On this episode of Behind the Mission, we host Executive Director of The Mission Continues, Mary Beth Bruggeman. We talk about the transition from military to the corporate and nonprofit sector and the importance of service for those who served. On this episode of Behind the Mission, we host Executive Director of The Mission Continues, Mary Beth Bruggeman. We talk about the transition from military to the corporate and nonprofit sector and the importance of service for those who served. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM31 - Becky Scheusner and Suzanne Novak - The Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative BTM31 - Becky Scheusner and Suzanne Novak - The Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative full 8787c01b-9a44-4dcf-9064-a697e12aeeff https://psycharmor.org/btm31/ About Today’s Guests

Becky Scheusner is a multi-faceted professional leading with an altruistic mission to do the most good for the most people. 

Primarily Becky works in Business Development for WWC Global - a small, Women-owned government contracting firm based in Tampa that specializes in providing practical, innovative, and budget-conscious business solutions to the government. 

Becky has also served in several volunteer roles focused on the military-affiliated community including Lead for the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Professional Network - winning the Hiring Our Heroes 2020 Network of the Year award - as well as founding the MHA Gap Initiative. 

Prior to that, Becky served 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a Musician and in 2018, she earned her BA in Urban Studies from Brown University. She finds great fulfillment in raising her two boys, gardening, and making meaningful connections!

Ms. Suzanne Novak, President, ERUdyne Inc has extensive real-world emergency management and disaster response/recovery experience, working with all levels of the government (Federal, Tribal, State and Local) as well as Private Sector. She applies this knowledge and experience when developing training courses and emergency management exercises for her clients. Ms. Novak has served as the Private Sector Subject Matter Expert on numerous National Level Exercises including NLE 2011, Capstone 2014, and NLE 2018. Additionally, she has provided support to numerous other regional and state exercises in multiple roles. Her company ERUdyne, also develops exercises and training geared towards Senior Leaders responding to crisis management situations. In 2018 during a real-world response, she led a team of Rapid Responders

dispatched to Puerto Rico to support a client responding to Hurricane Maria. Ms. Novak led the operation from ERUdyne’s Business Resilience Center in Kilmarnock VA. Ms. Novak sent the team to Puerto Rico with enhanced technology capabilities to support the client which included drones, satellite communications, mobile radios and other equipment needed to maintain communications and provide situational awareness near real time based on island conditions.

Ms. Novak provides consulting services to public and private sector clients in support of their business continuity/emergency management and response and recovery efforts (planning, exercises, and operational reviews). Additionally, she provides strategic consulting to small businesses with technology-based products/services developed to improve homeland security and emergency management practices (mitigation, prevention/protection, response and recovery). In this role, Ms. Novak also serves as the Subject Matter Expert on all National Security and Emergency Management projects. Ms. Novak is developing a Private Sector driven Exercise Framework as well as a Recovery Focused model to assess long term recovery impacts on business and the community (rural, urban, and suburban).

Ms. Novak led the effort to launch ERUdyne’s Drone Flight School in 2018, which became the UAS Academy in 2020, focused on training public safety, military in transition and veterans, and other students interested in obtaining their commercial drone pilot’s license (Part 107 certification). She remains an integral part in the program development and course delivery focused on crisis management and emergency response. Ms. Novak led the ERUdyne team’s effort to enter the Drones as a Service market and in November 2019, ERUdyne was one of four companies in Virginia, out of fifteen total, that won the UAS Services nationwide contract led by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Association of State Procurement Officials.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MHA Gap Initiative on LinkedIn

MHA Gap Initiative on Facebook

Hampton Roads Veterans Career Compass

ERUdyne on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Veterans and Higher Education. Eighty five percent of student Veterans are older than 24 and almost half of student Veterans are parents. In addition to their military background, these students enter higher education with very different needs than traditional college-age students. These higher education courses are designed to help learners better understand some of the challenges returning service members face in academia, as well as to provide information regarding how to help ease the transition.

These free courses were developed for educators of student Veterans. In this category, one can find our cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for lecturers, professors, instructors, advisors, and support staff who teach, support and engage with student Veterans at colleges, universities, and trade schools. Check out the link to the course series here: https://psycharmor.org/higher-education/
 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guests

Becky Scheusner is a multi-faceted professional leading with an altruistic mission to do the most good for the most people. 

Primarily Becky works in Business Development for WWC Global - a small, Women-owned government contracting firm based in Tampa that specializes in providing practical, innovative, and budget-conscious business solutions to the government. 

Becky has also served in several volunteer roles focused on the military-affiliated community including Lead for the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Professional Network - winning the Hiring Our Heroes 2020 Network of the Year award - as well as founding the MHA Gap Initiative. 

Prior to that, Becky served 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a Musician and in 2018, she earned her BA in Urban Studies from Brown University. She finds great fulfillment in raising her two boys, gardening, and making meaningful connections!

Ms. Suzanne Novak, President, ERUdyne Inc has extensive real-world emergency management and disaster response/recovery experience, working with all levels of the government (Federal, Tribal, State and Local) as well as Private Sector. She applies this knowledge and experience when developing training courses and emergency management exercises for her clients. Ms. Novak has served as the Private Sector Subject Matter Expert on numerous National Level Exercises including NLE 2011, Capstone 2014, and NLE 2018. Additionally, she has provided support to numerous other regional and state exercises in multiple roles. Her company ERUdyne, also develops exercises and training geared towards Senior Leaders responding to crisis management situations. In 2018 during a real-world response, she led a team of Rapid Responders

dispatched to Puerto Rico to support a client responding to Hurricane Maria. Ms. Novak led the operation from ERUdyne’s Business Resilience Center in Kilmarnock VA. Ms. Novak sent the team to Puerto Rico with enhanced technology capabilities to support the client which included drones, satellite communications, mobile radios and other equipment needed to maintain communications and provide situational awareness near real time based on island conditions.

Ms. Novak provides consulting services to public and private sector clients in support of their business continuity/emergency management and response and recovery efforts (planning, exercises, and operational reviews). Additionally, she provides strategic consulting to small businesses with technology-based products/services developed to improve homeland security and emergency management practices (mitigation, prevention/protection, response and recovery). In this role, Ms. Novak also serves as the Subject Matter Expert on all National Security and Emergency Management projects. Ms. Novak is developing a Private Sector driven Exercise Framework as well as a Recovery Focused model to assess long term recovery impacts on business and the community (rural, urban, and suburban).

Ms. Novak led the effort to launch ERUdyne’s Drone Flight School in 2018, which became the UAS Academy in 2020, focused on training public safety, military in transition and veterans, and other students interested in obtaining their commercial drone pilot’s license (Part 107 certification). She remains an integral part in the program development and course delivery focused on crisis management and emergency response. Ms. Novak led the ERUdyne team’s effort to enter the Drones as a Service market and in November 2019, ERUdyne was one of four companies in Virginia, out of fifteen total, that won the UAS Services nationwide contract led by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the National Association of State Procurement Officials.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

MHA Gap Initiative on LinkedIn

MHA Gap Initiative on Facebook

Hampton Roads Veterans Career Compass

ERUdyne on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Veterans and Higher Education. Eighty five percent of student Veterans are older than 24 and almost half of student Veterans are parents. In addition to their military background, these students enter higher education with very different needs than traditional college-age students. These higher education courses are designed to help learners better understand some of the challenges returning service members face in academia, as well as to provide information regarding how to help ease the transition.

These free courses were developed for educators of student Veterans. In this category, one can find our cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for lecturers, professors, instructors, advisors, and support staff who teach, support and engage with student Veterans at colleges, universities, and trade schools. Check out the link to the course series here: https://psycharmor.org/higher-education/
 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1750 On this episode, we feature the Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative with veteran and military spouse Becky Scheusner and business owner Suzanne Novak On this episode, we feature the Monthly Housing Allowance Gap Initiative with veteran and military spouse Becky Scheusner and business owner Suzanne Novak Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM30 - Tony Teravainen - Financial Education and Support for Young Enlisted Families BTM30 - Tony Teravainen - Financial Education and Support for Young Enlisted Families full 4ea5c3e7-eabf-4a79-b6e2-82182da85cf9 https://psycharmor.org/btm30/ About Today’s Guest

A vocal advocate for the public support of our military community, Mr. Teravainen assumed his position as President and CEO in February 2014 after serving as a board chairman, director and volunteer since 2009.

​In this role, Tony oversees the positioning of STEP as a successful, trusted and viable partner to Southern California and Washington State’s military population. Under his guidance, STEP has assisted more than 5,100+ military and veteran families in financial crisis move to self-sufficiency through financial counseling and $2.2 million in issued grants – with a 90% effectiveness rate.

​Being the son of a career Air Force father, Tony knows firsthand the hardships young military families endure. Additionally, a medical condition abruptly ended his career as a U.S. Navy submariner, thrusting him into a difficult transition to civilian life. Tony is driven to serve our young military families as in them he sees himself, his parents, and his veteran brother.

​Mr. Teravainen left his consulting position at Booz Allen Hamilton to become STEP’s full-time CEO, where for five years he consulted on strategy and process improvement. Prior to that, he spent seven years running his portfolio of small businesses, 12 years in manufacturing leadership at Sony Electronics, Inc., and eight years in the operations, repair and project management areas of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Nuclear Power Program.

​In addition to his representing Disabled Veterans as a Commissioner on San Diego’s Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission, he serves as Chairman of San Diego County’s Military & Veteran Advisory Council. He also currently sits on the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Defense, Veteran and Military Committee, and held past leadership positions with San Diego Military Family Collaborative, Veterans Community Connection, San Diego Veterans Coalition, and the San Diego Coast Guard City Committee.

​Mr. Teravainen holds undergraduate degrees in business management and nuclear engineering, a master’s degree in Executive Leadership from The University of San Diego and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Liberty University. Tony has received multiple awards and recognition for his efforts to serve his community, including 2018 Top Veteran Nonprofit CEO and 2020 Top 50 CEO’s in San Diego. He holds professional licenses in Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management, holds one U.S. patent, is a TEDx speaker, and frequent panelist discussing military and veteran policies and issues.

​Married to Jaclyn with two daughters and a son, Tony resides in the Highland Valley area of San Diego County where he enjoys ranching his livestock and tending to his orchards


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Support the Enlisted Project Web Site

Military Financial Well-Being White Paper

Tony’s TED Talk


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series, Courses for Financial Wellness. Thanks to PsychArmor’s partnership with Prudential, this portfolio of Financial Wellness courses covers key consideration factors, manageable budgeting best practices, and engaging resources to help military-connected individuals progress towards financial wellness. Explore the range of topics strategically designed to span across generations: kids, adults, and retirees.  You can see the courses through the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses-for-financial-wellness/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> About Today’s Guest

A vocal advocate for the public support of our military community, Mr. Teravainen assumed his position as President and CEO in February 2014 after serving as a board chairman, director and volunteer since 2009.

​In this role, Tony oversees the positioning of STEP as a successful, trusted and viable partner to Southern California and Washington State’s military population. Under his guidance, STEP has assisted more than 5,100+ military and veteran families in financial crisis move to self-sufficiency through financial counseling and $2.2 million in issued grants – with a 90% effectiveness rate.

​Being the son of a career Air Force father, Tony knows firsthand the hardships young military families endure. Additionally, a medical condition abruptly ended his career as a U.S. Navy submariner, thrusting him into a difficult transition to civilian life. Tony is driven to serve our young military families as in them he sees himself, his parents, and his veteran brother.

​Mr. Teravainen left his consulting position at Booz Allen Hamilton to become STEP’s full-time CEO, where for five years he consulted on strategy and process improvement. Prior to that, he spent seven years running his portfolio of small businesses, 12 years in manufacturing leadership at Sony Electronics, Inc., and eight years in the operations, repair and project management areas of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Nuclear Power Program.

​In addition to his representing Disabled Veterans as a Commissioner on San Diego’s Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission, he serves as Chairman of San Diego County’s Military & Veteran Advisory Council. He also currently sits on the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Defense, Veteran and Military Committee, and held past leadership positions with San Diego Military Family Collaborative, Veterans Community Connection, San Diego Veterans Coalition, and the San Diego Coast Guard City Committee.

​Mr. Teravainen holds undergraduate degrees in business management and nuclear engineering, a master’s degree in Executive Leadership from The University of San Diego and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Liberty University. Tony has received multiple awards and recognition for his efforts to serve his community, including 2018 Top Veteran Nonprofit CEO and 2020 Top 50 CEO’s in San Diego. He holds professional licenses in Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management, holds one U.S. patent, is a TEDx speaker, and frequent panelist discussing military and veteran policies and issues.

​Married to Jaclyn with two daughters and a son, Tony resides in the Highland Valley area of San Diego County where he enjoys ranching his livestock and tending to his orchards


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Support the Enlisted Project Web Site

Military Financial Well-Being White Paper

Tony’s TED Talk


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series, Courses for Financial Wellness. Thanks to PsychArmor’s partnership with Prudential, this portfolio of Financial Wellness courses covers key consideration factors, manageable budgeting best practices, and engaging resources to help military-connected individuals progress towards financial wellness. Explore the range of topics strategically designed to span across generations: kids, adults, and retirees.  You can see the courses through the link in the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/courses-for-financial-wellness/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 
This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1684 On this episode, Navy Veteran and President, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance. On this episode, Navy Veteran and President, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM29 - Rocio Galarza - Sesame Street Supporting Military Families BTM29 - Rocio Galarza - Sesame Street Supporting Military Families full d9d280e0-1636-4c2f-a3c5-36aca499b509 https://psycharmor.org/btm29/ About Today’s Guest

Rocio Galarza serves as the Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact department at Sesame Workshop. In this role, she manages the development of educational content and research for a wide range of multimedia projects.

As an expert in early childhood educational development and the needs of young children, she works with advisors to ensure that the content of Sesame Street’s outreach initiatives is age-appropriate, appealing and effective in motivating families to use their everyday routines as learning moments for young children.

Galarza previously served as the Senior Education and Research Specialist for Sesame Workshop’s International Research group, where she managed the development of educational content and research for different multimedia projects with partners in Colombia, Mexico, Kosovo, and Russia. She has also collaborated in research conducted with partners in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Before joining Sesame Workshop, she worked for New York University, assisting in project development and management of after school programs. She has also served as Assistant Director of an after school program in New York City. She holds a masters of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sesame Street for Military Families

Sesame Street In Communities

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the courses for K through 12 educators who support military kids. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children. The following courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/k-12/

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Rocio Galarza serves as the Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact department at Sesame Workshop. In this role, she manages the development of educational content and research for a wide range of multimedia projects.

As an expert in early childhood educational development and the needs of young children, she works with advisors to ensure that the content of Sesame Street’s outreach initiatives is age-appropriate, appealing and effective in motivating families to use their everyday routines as learning moments for young children.

Galarza previously served as the Senior Education and Research Specialist for Sesame Workshop’s International Research group, where she managed the development of educational content and research for different multimedia projects with partners in Colombia, Mexico, Kosovo, and Russia. She has also collaborated in research conducted with partners in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Before joining Sesame Workshop, she worked for New York University, assisting in project development and management of after school programs. She has also served as Assistant Director of an after school program in New York City. She holds a masters of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Sesame Street for Military Families

Sesame Street In Communities

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the courses for K through 12 educators who support military kids. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children. The following courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/k-12/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1536 On this episode, Rocio Galarza, Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, joins the show to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families. On this episode, Rocio Galarza, Vice President in the U.S. Social Impact Department at Sesame Workshop, joins the show to talk about the evolving nature of Sesame Street programming for military families. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM28 - Mike McDowell - Helping Veterans Learn to Meet Their Needs After Service BTM28 - Mike McDowell - Helping Veterans Learn to Meet Their Needs After Service full ce035fb2-8eba-4758-bee2-b34561033c1b https://psycharmor.org/btm28/ About Today’s Guest

Michael McDowell currently serves as the President/CEO for Valor Club USA developing a comprehensive living and learning community built to support the unique needs of transitioning service members around the country. McDowell served as the Executive Director of The Soldiers Project, a national organization offering free, confidential, and unlimited mental and behavioral health for post 9/11 veterans and their loved ones, and Director of Operations for the Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Southern California. A retired Marine Corps officer, McDowell served as a field artillery and civil affairs officer with numerous platoon, battery, and battalion-level commands before he departed from active duty service in August 2016.

He has extensive professional and academic training in organizational leadership, operational planning, and strategy development. McDowell holds a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (2020) and a Masters in Business Administration (2015) from the University of Southern California (USC). McDowell recently completed his latest research examining the knowledge, motivation, and organizational influences associated with the military transition in December 2020. His expertise includes learning psychology, human performance technology, and developing innovative, empirically-based organizational solutions for companies and learning institutions serving service members, veterans, and other underserved populations.

McDowell also serves County Supervisor Kathryn Barger as her Los Angeles County Veteran Commissioner and board member with the VA Community Veteran Engagement Board (CVEB) supporting the Greater Los Angeles regional area. McDowell has published numerous articles as an author and keynote speaker.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Valor Club USA Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the courses for transitioning service members and their families, many of which address some of these issues. Each year, more than 200,000 service members leave the military for the civilian sector. Navigating this transition can be complex, but these short, self-paced videos will benefit service members and families alike in successfully navigating their journey. Sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, these courses are for any service member, Veteran, or family member making the transition from military service.  Whether you are separating or retiring, this portfolio of courses will provide you the education, tools, and resources you need along the way. Beginning with the course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan,” you’ll learn that there is no one right way to transition and that each journey is unique. Your transition plan may be different from others, but each course in this portfolio was designed to assist you along the way and we hope that you find them beneficial. On behalf of the Schultz Family Foundation, PsychArmor®  Institute is proud to offer these courses as a guide for service members and their families during their transition into civilian life. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/courses-for-transitioning-service-members-their-families/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Michael McDowell currently serves as the President/CEO for Valor Club USA developing a comprehensive living and learning community built to support the unique needs of transitioning service members around the country. McDowell served as the Executive Director of The Soldiers Project, a national organization offering free, confidential, and unlimited mental and behavioral health for post 9/11 veterans and their loved ones, and Director of Operations for the Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Southern California. A retired Marine Corps officer, McDowell served as a field artillery and civil affairs officer with numerous platoon, battery, and battalion-level commands before he departed from active duty service in August 2016.

He has extensive professional and academic training in organizational leadership, operational planning, and strategy development. McDowell holds a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (2020) and a Masters in Business Administration (2015) from the University of Southern California (USC). McDowell recently completed his latest research examining the knowledge, motivation, and organizational influences associated with the military transition in December 2020. His expertise includes learning psychology, human performance technology, and developing innovative, empirically-based organizational solutions for companies and learning institutions serving service members, veterans, and other underserved populations.

McDowell also serves County Supervisor Kathryn Barger as her Los Angeles County Veteran Commissioner and board member with the VA Community Veteran Engagement Board (CVEB) supporting the Greater Los Angeles regional area. McDowell has published numerous articles as an author and keynote speaker.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Valor Club USA Web site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the courses for transitioning service members and their families, many of which address some of these issues. Each year, more than 200,000 service members leave the military for the civilian sector. Navigating this transition can be complex, but these short, self-paced videos will benefit service members and families alike in successfully navigating their journey. Sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, these courses are for any service member, Veteran, or family member making the transition from military service.  Whether you are separating or retiring, this portfolio of courses will provide you the education, tools, and resources you need along the way. Beginning with the course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan,” you’ll learn that there is no one right way to transition and that each journey is unique. Your transition plan may be different from others, but each course in this portfolio was designed to assist you along the way and we hope that you find them beneficial. On behalf of the Schultz Family Foundation, PsychArmor®  Institute is proud to offer these courses as a guide for service members and their families during their transition into civilian life. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/courses-for-transitioning-service-members-their-families/

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1875 On this episode, Dr. Michael McDowell, President and CEO of Valor Club USA, an organization developing a comprehensive living and learning community built to support the unique needs of transitioning service members, joins the show to talk about how to help veterans transition out of the military through meeting their needs in post-military life. On this episode, Dr. Michael McDowell, President and CEO of Valor Club USA, an organization developing a comprehensive living and learning community built to support the unique needs of transitioning service members, joins the show to talk about how to he Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM27 - Mark Casper - Bridging the Digital Divide for Veterans BTM27 - Mark Casper - Bridging the Digital Divide for Veterans full e441fccb-d9a1-4937-9f41-5295129d325f https://psycharmor.org/btm27/ About Today’s Guest

Mark Casper is the President and Executive Director of Tech For Troops (T4T) a non partisan, non profit based in Richmond, VA.  Tech For Troops Mission is dedicated to empowering Veterans with computers, skills, and Information Technology (IT) work force training.  While located in Richmond, Tech For Troops has National reach.  

 

He believes that working computers can provide a new life to struggling veterans rather than being discarded.  Many veterans face two significant barriers when competing in the modern workforce: the lack of a computer and the lack of the skills needed to effectively use that computer. Under his guidance, Tech For Troops gifts refurbished computers and instituted a Veteran Improvement Program to teach computer literacy. 

He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a career IT expert who focused on large-scale government and civilian IT projects. and has worked with Northrup Grumman, Capital One and as a contractor CPIC planner for the Veterans Affairs 

 

Mark was the owner of a small consulting firm until Tech For Troops recruited him. Married for 35 years to his soulmate, a father of two young women and a proud “grampy” to two amazing grand-daughters, Mark has found his place in life (for work) at Tech For Troops.  

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Tech for Troops Web Site

Tech for Troops on Twitter

Tech for Troops on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on internet literacy for veterans, sponsored by Internet Essentials by Comcast. The internet has changed how we communicate and share information. There’s a wide array of resources for Veterans and their families on the internet. With the generous support of Comcast Internet Essentials, PsychArmor created a series of courses with instructions on how to access and use them. Learn how to find support programs in your community, access medical services and VA benefits, find jobs, and prepare for employment in this series of short courses. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/internet-literacy-for-veterans-courses/
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Mark Casper is the President and Executive Director of Tech For Troops (T4T) a non partisan, non profit based in Richmond, VA.  Tech For Troops Mission is dedicated to empowering Veterans with computers, skills, and Information Technology (IT) work force training.  While located in Richmond, Tech For Troops has National reach.  

 

He believes that working computers can provide a new life to struggling veterans rather than being discarded.  Many veterans face two significant barriers when competing in the modern workforce: the lack of a computer and the lack of the skills needed to effectively use that computer. Under his guidance, Tech For Troops gifts refurbished computers and instituted a Veteran Improvement Program to teach computer literacy. 

He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a career IT expert who focused on large-scale government and civilian IT projects. and has worked with Northrup Grumman, Capital One and as a contractor CPIC planner for the Veterans Affairs 

 

Mark was the owner of a small consulting firm until Tech For Troops recruited him. Married for 35 years to his soulmate, a father of two young women and a proud “grampy” to two amazing grand-daughters, Mark has found his place in life (for work) at Tech For Troops.  

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Tech for Troops Web Site

Tech for Troops on Twitter

Tech for Troops on Facebook

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on internet literacy for veterans, sponsored by Internet Essentials by Comcast. The internet has changed how we communicate and share information. There’s a wide array of resources for Veterans and their families on the internet. With the generous support of Comcast Internet Essentials, PsychArmor created a series of courses with instructions on how to access and use them. Learn how to find support programs in your community, access medical services and VA benefits, find jobs, and prepare for employment in this series of short courses. You can check out this resource by going to https://psycharmor.org/internet-literacy-for-veterans-courses/
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1652 On this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Tech for Troops, Mark Casper, joins the show to talk about how his organization is bridging the digital divide for veterans through training and resources. On this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Tech for Troops, Mark Casper, joins the show to talk about how his organization is bridging the digital divide for veterans through training and resources. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM26 - Elizabeth O'Brien - Remote and Flexible Work for Military Spouses and Veterans BTM26 - Elizabeth O'Brien - Remote and Flexible Work for Military Spouses and Veterans full 347c8a14-7a63-4e6e-b1e4-36062feede57 https://psycharmor.org/btm26/ About Today’s Guest

Elizabeth O’Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.

In the last six years, O’Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role.

 

As Senior Director at HOH, O’Brien evolved the military spouse program’s event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program’s research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O’Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States.

 

Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O’Brien spent over a decade coaching college women’s basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Freedom Learning Group Web Site

Freedom Learning Group on Twitter

Elizabeth O’Brien on LinkedIn

Employment Opportunities at Freedom Learning Group

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course that Elizabeth presents, The Job Search for Military Spouses. In this course, Liz shares a process for creating an effective job search strategy with the goal of finding meaningful employment in today’s market. At the end of this course, you should be able to: describe the types of preparations to make before starting the job search, determine which aspect of a job is most important to you, identify places to start your search, and list specific military spouse resources that can help you in your job search. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/the-job-search-for-military-spouses/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

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Elizabeth O’Brien was appointed CEO of the Freedom Learning Group in April 2020.

In the last six years, O’Brien has served in significant leadership roles as a Senior Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program, and as Chairwoman for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs, the first military spouse to be appointed to that role.

 

As Senior Director at HOH, O’Brien evolved the military spouse program’s event-centric focus to become a national comprehensive resource at the forefront of military spouse workforce development for over one million military spouses. In addition to overseeing the program’s research and strategic operations, she led the growth of the Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council (MSEAC), a coalition she grew in five years comprised of more than 35 companies with a combined market value of over three trillion dollars to include Amazon, Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce. The MSEAC focused on creating innovative workforce development strategies through upskilling and reskilling a chronically unemployed and underemployed workforce. O’Brien has worked closely with current and past administrations to advance the narrative around military spouse workforce development solutions; most recently co-chairing the release of “A Collective Effort: Workforce Development Solutions for the 21st Century Military Spouse” with Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States.

 

Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, O’Brien spent over a decade coaching college women’s basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Hofstra University, and The University of Hawaii.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Freedom Learning Group Web Site

Freedom Learning Group on Twitter

Elizabeth O’Brien on LinkedIn

Employment Opportunities at Freedom Learning Group

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course that Elizabeth presents, The Job Search for Military Spouses. In this course, Liz shares a process for creating an effective job search strategy with the goal of finding meaningful employment in today’s market. At the end of this course, you should be able to: describe the types of preparations to make before starting the job search, determine which aspect of a job is most important to you, identify places to start your search, and list specific military spouse resources that can help you in your job search. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/the-job-search-for-military-spouses/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1516 On this episode, military spouse and CEO of the Freedom Learning Group, Elizabeth O'Brien, joins the show to talk about the benefits of remote and flexible work for military spouses and veterans. On this episode, military spouse and CEO of the Freedom Learning Group, Elizabeth O'Brien, joins the show to talk about the benefits of remote and flexible work for military spouses and veterans. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM25 - Danielle Applegate - Adapting to a Changing Veteran Support Landscape BTM25 - Danielle Applegate - Adapting to a Changing Veteran Support Landscape full 67b723b4-c81b-4bc1-90b5-fe37d67877ec https://psycharmor.org/btm25/ About Today’s Guest

Danielle Applegate is the Director of Veteran and Military Engagement for Cerner Government Services. Prior to joining Cerner, she served as the Vice President of VetsFirst at the United Spinal Association, a VA-certified Veteran Service Organization. She was the first National Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Women Veterans, where she created and led groundbreaking women Veteran initiatives and nationwide VA programming. Ms. Applegate also founded Applegate Solutions, a successful Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman Owned Small Business that provided management consulting and subject matter expertise to an array of clients including the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs, as well as private and nonprofit organizations.

A fourth-generation Veteran with dual-military parents, Danielle enlisted at the ripe old age of 17 in the United States Army and served for five years; her duty included a tour in Korea. Due to service-connected injuries, she left active duty and utilized Vocational Rehabilitation services and the Montgomery GI Bill to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, and a certificate from Georgetown University in Nonprofit Executive Management. As a distinguished military and Veteran community subject matter expert and advocate, she has served on the Advisory Council for Final Salute, on the Women Joining Forces Council for Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, the American Legion’s Small Business Council, and the Camp Lejeune Community Action Panel. A self-professed data nerd who enjoys absorbing as much information as possible, she resides in Alexandria, VA where she is currently being raised by a son and daughter who are convinced that they know it all.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cerner Military and Veteran Support

VA’s I Am Not Invisible Campaign

VA/ DoD Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization

 VA Center for Women Veterans

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is PsychArmor’s S.A.V.E. training. This course was developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is presented by Dr. Megan McCarthy, Deputy Director, Suicide Prevention. You will develop a general understanding of the problem of suicide in the United States; understand how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk for suicide; and, finally, know what to do if you identify a Veteran at risk. Each of us has the opportunity to be that one person who makes a difference--the person who asks the question that can save a Veteran's life, or the life of anyone struggling with the thoughts of suicide. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/s-a-v-e/

 
This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Danielle Applegate is the Director of Veteran and Military Engagement for Cerner Government Services. Prior to joining Cerner, she served as the Vice President of VetsFirst at the United Spinal Association, a VA-certified Veteran Service Organization. She was the first National Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Women Veterans, where she created and led groundbreaking women Veteran initiatives and nationwide VA programming. Ms. Applegate also founded Applegate Solutions, a successful Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman Owned Small Business that provided management consulting and subject matter expertise to an array of clients including the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs, as well as private and nonprofit organizations.

A fourth-generation Veteran with dual-military parents, Danielle enlisted at the ripe old age of 17 in the United States Army and served for five years; her duty included a tour in Korea. Due to service-connected injuries, she left active duty and utilized Vocational Rehabilitation services and the Montgomery GI Bill to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, and a certificate from Georgetown University in Nonprofit Executive Management. As a distinguished military and Veteran community subject matter expert and advocate, she has served on the Advisory Council for Final Salute, on the Women Joining Forces Council for Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, the American Legion’s Small Business Council, and the Camp Lejeune Community Action Panel. A self-professed data nerd who enjoys absorbing as much information as possible, she resides in Alexandria, VA where she is currently being raised by a son and daughter who are convinced that they know it all.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Cerner Military and Veteran Support

VA’s I Am Not Invisible Campaign

VA/ DoD Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization

 VA Center for Women Veterans

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is PsychArmor’s S.A.V.E. training. This course was developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is presented by Dr. Megan McCarthy, Deputy Director, Suicide Prevention. You will develop a general understanding of the problem of suicide in the United States; understand how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk for suicide; and, finally, know what to do if you identify a Veteran at risk. Each of us has the opportunity to be that one person who makes a difference--the person who asks the question that can save a Veteran's life, or the life of anyone struggling with the thoughts of suicide. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/s-a-v-e/

 
This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1678 On this episode of Behind the Mission, PsychArmor Board Member and Director of Veteran and Military Family Engagement at Cerner joins the show to discuss adapting to the changes in military and veteran support, data, technology, and support for women veterans. On this episode of Behind the Mission, PsychArmor Board Member and Director of Veteran and Military Family Engagement at Cerner joins the show to discuss adapting to the changes in military and veteran support, data, technology, and support for women vete Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM24 - Doc Shauna Springer - Cultural Competence for Mental Health Professionals BTM24 - Doc Shauna Springer - Cultural Competence for Mental Health Professionals full 17d27449-a51c-4588-8824-70d3085b9706 https://psycharmor.org/btm24/ About Today’s Guest

Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation’s military warfighters, she navigates different cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for Stella, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biological
and psychological interventions. Doc Springer is a licensed psychologist who is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Doc Springer’s work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including CNN, VICE, NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, Havok
Journal, THRIVE GLOBAL, Police1, Anxiety.org, Washington Post, and Psychology Today.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Shauna’s Web Site

WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us

BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration.


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is a Q&A with Doc Springer. In this resource, she discusses how the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor’s Suicide Postvention Model helped suicide loss survivor and Marine Corps Veteran Dana O’Brien address his grief. Through telling O’Brien’s story, the course, “Treating Grief in the Veteran Population,” provides practical ways to help Veterans express their grief and loss. You can check out the Q&A by going to the link in the show notes. and you can find a link to it here: https://psycharmor.org/qawithtaps/

 This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content.
PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation
with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor
for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com 

]]> About Today’s Guest

Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation’s military warfighters, she navigates different cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for Stella, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biological
and psychological interventions. Doc Springer is a licensed psychologist who is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Doc Springer’s work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including CNN, VICE, NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, Havok
Journal, THRIVE GLOBAL, Police1, Anxiety.org, Washington Post, and Psychology Today.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Shauna’s Web Site

WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us

BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration.


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is a Q&A with Doc Springer. In this resource, she discusses how the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor’s Suicide Postvention Model helped suicide loss survivor and Marine Corps Veteran Dana O’Brien address his grief. Through telling O’Brien’s story, the course, “Treating Grief in the Veteran Population,” provides practical ways to help Veterans express their grief and loss. You can check out the Q&A by going to the link in the show notes. and you can find a link to it here: https://psycharmor.org/qawithtaps/

 This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content.
PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation
with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor
for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com 

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1549 On this episode, Doc Shauna Springer, nationally recognized expert on PTSD and transitional trauma, joins the show to talk about the need for mental health professionals to develop an understanding about the military affiliated population before they attempt to serve them. On this episode, Doc Shauna Springer, nationally recognized expert on PTSD and transitional trauma, joins the show to talk about the need for mental health professionals to develop an understanding about the military affiliated population before they atte Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM23 - Isa Marie McIntyre and Doris Mold - Farmer Veteran Coalition BTM23 - Isa Marie McIntyre and Doris Mold - Farmer Veteran Coalition full 48436152-713e-4349-ac6f-98eb562ccfc9 https://psycharmor.org/btm23/ About Today’s Guests

Isa Marie McIntyre

Isa Marie served in the Army for 8 ½ years as a Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Repairer, completing two tours to Iraq and serving a total of 27 months in combat. During her first deployment, she conducted convoys in Ramadi, Fallujah, and Baghdad, receiving a combat action badge after coming under direct enemy fire.  

In 2012, she became caregiver to her husband Alejandro Jauregui after he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs and a moderate traumatic brain injury. Isa Marie was so overwhelmed by the support and generosity her family received from nonprofit organizations, that she was honored to join the staff of Farmer Veteran Coalition, a national nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans in agriculture. Isa Marie’s role as Project Coordinator allows her to use customized project management techniques to ensure the execution of grant deliverables, improve work efficiency and increase organizational effectiveness.

Isa Marie has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior and recently completed The Mission Continues’ Women Veteran Leadership program. She is currently working on her Project Management Professional Certification and Salesforce Administrator Certification.

Doris Mold

Doris Mold is the President of Sunrise Agricultural Associates, LLC, an agricultural consulting firm. Doris is an Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Economist, Educator, Advocate, and Catalyst, as well as a farm co-owner/operator. Wearing multiple hats like many women in agriculture has informed her of the challenges and stressors that face many in agriculture. Doris's consulting practice has included a broad range of work, including but not limited to management, business and economic analysis, farm stress, business, feasibility and transition plan development, coaching, evaluation, marketing, advocacy, leadership, education and organizational development. She also teaches Farm and Agri-Business Management at the University of Minnesota (U of MN) for MAST International. 

Doris is passionate about agricultural leadership development and especially the mentoring of up and coming agricultural leaders. She co-founded the Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference series which is in its 21st year of quality programming, leadership development, mentoring and networking. Doris serves on the Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women National Board. She has a keen interest in developing a better understanding of the roles that people play in production and broader agriculture and has conducted research on the changing roles of women in agriculture.

In 2016 Doris was appointed to serve on an expert national Panel on Improving Data Collection and Reporting about Agriculture with Increasingly Complex Farm Structures convened by the National Academy of Science and sponsored by the USDA. In 2015 she served on an expert national Panel on Statistics on Women and Beginning Farmers in the USDA Census of Agriculture. In 2017 Doris was asked to serve on a follow-up to the 2015 panel on Women and New and Beginning Farmers the NASS Expert Panel on the Publication of Agriculture Census Data on Farm Operator Demographics. Doris served six years on the Agricultural Statistics Advisory Committee for NASS and chaired the committee for three years. She also served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Farmer Veteran Coalition

 

Homegrown by Heroes Designation

 

The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Military Culture. Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, these courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community.  At PsychArmor®, they believe that educating individuals about the unique needs of military connected people in our country can change perceptions, create powerful connections, strengthen communities, and help our nation’s heroes access resources that allow them to thrive.

 

This course series includes their cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families.” These are informative courses on military culture that address relevant issues facing our Veterans and their families today, and you can find a link to them here: 

https://psycharmor.org/military-culture-school/

 

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guests

Isa Marie McIntyre

Isa Marie served in the Army for 8 ½ years as a Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Repairer, completing two tours to Iraq and serving a total of 27 months in combat. During her first deployment, she conducted convoys in Ramadi, Fallujah, and Baghdad, receiving a combat action badge after coming under direct enemy fire.  

In 2012, she became caregiver to her husband Alejandro Jauregui after he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs and a moderate traumatic brain injury. Isa Marie was so overwhelmed by the support and generosity her family received from nonprofit organizations, that she was honored to join the staff of Farmer Veteran Coalition, a national nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans in agriculture. Isa Marie’s role as Project Coordinator allows her to use customized project management techniques to ensure the execution of grant deliverables, improve work efficiency and increase organizational effectiveness.

Isa Marie has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior and recently completed The Mission Continues’ Women Veteran Leadership program. She is currently working on her Project Management Professional Certification and Salesforce Administrator Certification.

Doris Mold

Doris Mold is the President of Sunrise Agricultural Associates, LLC, an agricultural consulting firm. Doris is an Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Economist, Educator, Advocate, and Catalyst, as well as a farm co-owner/operator. Wearing multiple hats like many women in agriculture has informed her of the challenges and stressors that face many in agriculture. Doris's consulting practice has included a broad range of work, including but not limited to management, business and economic analysis, farm stress, business, feasibility and transition plan development, coaching, evaluation, marketing, advocacy, leadership, education and organizational development. She also teaches Farm and Agri-Business Management at the University of Minnesota (U of MN) for MAST International. 

Doris is passionate about agricultural leadership development and especially the mentoring of up and coming agricultural leaders. She co-founded the Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference series which is in its 21st year of quality programming, leadership development, mentoring and networking. Doris serves on the Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women National Board. She has a keen interest in developing a better understanding of the roles that people play in production and broader agriculture and has conducted research on the changing roles of women in agriculture.

In 2016 Doris was appointed to serve on an expert national Panel on Improving Data Collection and Reporting about Agriculture with Increasingly Complex Farm Structures convened by the National Academy of Science and sponsored by the USDA. In 2015 she served on an expert national Panel on Statistics on Women and Beginning Farmers in the USDA Census of Agriculture. In 2017 Doris was asked to serve on a follow-up to the 2015 panel on Women and New and Beginning Farmers the NASS Expert Panel on the Publication of Agriculture Census Data on Farm Operator Demographics. Doris served six years on the Agricultural Statistics Advisory Committee for NASS and chaired the committee for three years. She also served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The Farmer Veteran Coalition

 

Homegrown by Heroes Designation

 

The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund


PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course series on Military Culture. Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, these courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community.  At PsychArmor®, they believe that educating individuals about the unique needs of military connected people in our country can change perceptions, create powerful connections, strengthen communities, and help our nation’s heroes access resources that allow them to thrive.

 

This course series includes their cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families.” These are informative courses on military culture that address relevant issues facing our Veterans and their families today, and you can find a link to them here: 

https://psycharmor.org/military-culture-school/

 

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1546 On this episode, two representatives from the Farmer Veteran Coaltion, Isa Marie McIntyre and Doris Mold, join the show to talk about supporting veterans in agriculture and farming. On this episode, two representatives from the Farmer Veteran Coaltion, Isa Marie McIntyre and Doris Mold, join the show to talk about supporting veterans in agriculture and farming. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM22 - Michael Delarosa and Michelle Magee - Habitat for Humanity BTM22 - Michael Delarosa and Michelle Magee - Habitat for Humanity full a2af8a17-62e3-4fac-8f97-0b7bb48d1644 https://psycharmor.org/btm22/ About Today’s Guests

Michelle Magee

Michelle Magee serves as the Private Grant & Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. In her role, Magee manages a portfolio of more than 60 grants annually that help support the organization’s $27 million budget. Prior to joining Habitat Charlotte Region, Magee spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit sector working with local organizations and served in various capacities, including program management, volunteer coordination, and events. Magee graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a bachelor of arts degree in Creative Writing.  

Michael Delarosa 

Michael Anthony Delarosa is the Director of Habitat for Humanity International’s Veterans Build program. Since joining Habitat for Humanity in 2017, Michael has played a pivotal role in designing and cultivating some of the most innovative partnerships, including collaborations with veteran organizations, federal, state and local government entities, and other non-profits to create sustainable impact for active, transitioning and veterans deserve a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Michael served as a U.S. Marine in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Habitat for Humanity International’s Veterans Build Initiative

 

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week


The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Understanding Why Collaboration Is Important In Supporting The Military Affiliated Population. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Watch this course to assist in your collaborative journey as well as hear examples of how others have used collective impact principles to better their community. You can find the course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important-in-supporting-military-members-veterans-their-families-and-caregivers/

 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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Michelle Magee

Michelle Magee serves as the Private Grant & Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. In her role, Magee manages a portfolio of more than 60 grants annually that help support the organization’s $27 million budget. Prior to joining Habitat Charlotte Region, Magee spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit sector working with local organizations and served in various capacities, including program management, volunteer coordination, and events. Magee graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a bachelor of arts degree in Creative Writing.  

Michael Delarosa 

Michael Anthony Delarosa is the Director of Habitat for Humanity International’s Veterans Build program. Since joining Habitat for Humanity in 2017, Michael has played a pivotal role in designing and cultivating some of the most innovative partnerships, including collaborations with veteran organizations, federal, state and local government entities, and other non-profits to create sustainable impact for active, transitioning and veterans deserve a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. Michael served as a U.S. Marine in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Hurricane Katrina.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Habitat for Humanity International’s Veterans Build Initiative

 

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

 

PsychArmor Resource of the Week


The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Understanding Why Collaboration Is Important In Supporting The Military Affiliated Population. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military members, veterans, their families, and their caregivers. Watch this course to assist in your collaborative journey as well as hear examples of how others have used collective impact principles to better their community. You can find the course by following this link https://psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important-in-supporting-military-members-veterans-their-families-and-caregivers/

 

 This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1633 On this episode, Michael Delarosa, Director of Habitat for Humanity International Veterans Build Program, and Michelle Magee, the Private Grant and Development Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, join the show to discuss how partnering with PsychArmor allows Habitat for Humanity to better serve those who served. On this episode, Michael Delarosa, Director of Habitat for Humanity International Veterans Build Program, and Michelle Magee, the Private Grant and Development Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, join the show to discuss how part Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM21 - Dr. Dallas Kratzer - Higher Education Credits for Military Experience BTM21 - Dr. Dallas Kratzer - Higher Education Credits for Military Experience full e1e7fe0b-7ae4-4c7a-ad1c-ce8bbb48db39 https://psycharmor.org/btm21/ About Today’s Guest

Dr. Kratzer is the Regional Education Coordinator for the University of Charleston, West Virginia, in the School of Business and Leadership. He represents the Leadership Department through building and maintaining relationships with students and strategic partners, identifies opportunities for program growth and coordinates recruitment events to attract prospective military-connected students and other constituents. Additionally, he is a professor in the graduate program for the School of Leadership.

Dr. Kratzer is a consultant with the American Council on Education (ACE). At ACE, he has been a faculty assessor for over six years, assessing military workplace learning and official training courses to determine if there is college-level learning equivalencies that can be recommended for the award of credit. His work directly impacts the college opportunities for service members in every branch through identify Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), which is documented on their Joint Service Transcript (JST). In addition to serving as a faculty evaluator, he works with colleges and universities to help them understand how they can best use ACE credit recommendations in their undergraduate degree programs. 

Dr. Kratzer retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard in 2015, after over 35 years of service in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. He deployed in 2012 to Kandhar Province, Afghanistan, with the Army National Guard Agri-Business Development Team, working with Afghan farmers. 

He received his B.S. in Management/Human Resources from Park University, an M.Phil. in Military Strategy from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS) at Air University, an M.A. in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kratzer earned his Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The American Council on Education Military Guide

Recognition of Learning Across Military and Corporate Settings

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Series for Ill and Injured Student Veterans Seeking Higher Education, Sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America. In this two-course series, Shaun Castle, Deputy Executive Director for Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses the benefits of having a college degree in addition to military training and Maureen Elias, an Associate Legislative Director of Government Relations at Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses how ill and injured students can seek appropriate assistance and support through their school’s accessibility or disability office. You can find out more by going to the link here: https://psycharmor.org/press-release-strategic-partnership-campaign-mmaa-p-a/

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Dr. Kratzer is the Regional Education Coordinator for the University of Charleston, West Virginia, in the School of Business and Leadership. He represents the Leadership Department through building and maintaining relationships with students and strategic partners, identifies opportunities for program growth and coordinates recruitment events to attract prospective military-connected students and other constituents. Additionally, he is a professor in the graduate program for the School of Leadership.

Dr. Kratzer is a consultant with the American Council on Education (ACE). At ACE, he has been a faculty assessor for over six years, assessing military workplace learning and official training courses to determine if there is college-level learning equivalencies that can be recommended for the award of credit. His work directly impacts the college opportunities for service members in every branch through identify Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), which is documented on their Joint Service Transcript (JST). In addition to serving as a faculty evaluator, he works with colleges and universities to help them understand how they can best use ACE credit recommendations in their undergraduate degree programs. 

Dr. Kratzer retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard in 2015, after over 35 years of service in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. He deployed in 2012 to Kandhar Province, Afghanistan, with the Army National Guard Agri-Business Development Team, working with Afghan farmers. 

He received his B.S. in Management/Human Resources from Park University, an M.Phil. in Military Strategy from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS) at Air University, an M.A. in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kratzer earned his Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Louisville.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

The American Council on Education Military Guide

Recognition of Learning Across Military and Corporate Settings

 PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the PsychArmor Course Series for Ill and Injured Student Veterans Seeking Higher Education, Sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America. In this two-course series, Shaun Castle, Deputy Executive Director for Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses the benefits of having a college degree in addition to military training and Maureen Elias, an Associate Legislative Director of Government Relations at Paralyzed Veterans of America, discusses how ill and injured students can seek appropriate assistance and support through their school’s accessibility or disability office. You can find out more by going to the link here: https://psycharmor.org/press-release-strategic-partnership-campaign-mmaa-p-a/

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1765 On this episode, Air Force Veteran Dr. Dallas Kratzer joins the show to talk about how military experience can result in credit towards a college degree, and the importance of higher education as a path of growth in post-military life. On this episode, Air Force Veteran Dr. Dallas Kratzer joins the show to talk about how military experience can result in credit towards a college degree, and the importance of higher education as a path of growth in post-military life. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM20 - Jennifer Dane - Advocating for LGBTQ Service Members and Veterans BTM20 - Jennifer Dane - Advocating for LGBTQ Service Members and Veterans full ef3aa549-8b25-48cb-9079-e5d11e6f8ff3 https://psycharmor.org/btm20/ About Today’s Guest

Jennifer Dane is a veteran of the United States Air Force who served as an intelligence analyst focused on geopolitical relations, terrorism, and threat vulnerability issues. Jennifer currently serves as the Executive Director of the Modern Military Association of America - the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. She currently serves as a founding board member of Partners in PROMISE and is a Vet Policy Fellow.

She has earned a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University, an associate degree in Intelligence Studies from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bethel University, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, Master of Arts in Educational Policy from The Ohio State University and is a Public Policy and Social Change PhD student at Union Institute and University. Jennifer also has a wide range of diversity, equity, and inclusion, consultancy and training experience having worked with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Uber, Synchrony, Capgemini, HBO Max, NBCComcast, the National Diversity Council, and various organizations and people. She is passionate about her commitment to leaving the world a better place than it was before she was born.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 Modern Military Association of American Web Site: https://modernmilitary.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the partnership announcement between PsychArmor and MMAA. This groundbreaking partnership not only enhances the mission and vision of both MMAA and PsychArmor but also clearly lays the foundation to ensure the LGBTQ voices are heard. PsychArmor has spent over seven years cultivating a repository of over 200 educational courses and training modules focusing on the military-affiliated community. Now, PsychArmor’s courses will be more inclusive to the needs of LGBTQ servicemembers, veterans and their families. You can find out more by going to the link in the resource section of the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/press-release-strategic-partnership-campaign-mmaa-p-a/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter
PsychArmor on Facebook
PsychArmor on YouTube
PsychArmor on LinkedIn
PsychArmor on Instagram
Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

  

]]> About Today’s Guest

Jennifer Dane is a veteran of the United States Air Force who served as an intelligence analyst focused on geopolitical relations, terrorism, and threat vulnerability issues. Jennifer currently serves as the Executive Director of the Modern Military Association of America - the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. She currently serves as a founding board member of Partners in PROMISE and is a Vet Policy Fellow.

She has earned a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University, an associate degree in Intelligence Studies from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bethel University, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, Master of Arts in Educational Policy from The Ohio State University and is a Public Policy and Social Change PhD student at Union Institute and University. Jennifer also has a wide range of diversity, equity, and inclusion, consultancy and training experience having worked with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Uber, Synchrony, Capgemini, HBO Max, NBCComcast, the National Diversity Council, and various organizations and people. She is passionate about her commitment to leaving the world a better place than it was before she was born.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 Modern Military Association of American Web Site: https://modernmilitary.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the partnership announcement between PsychArmor and MMAA. This groundbreaking partnership not only enhances the mission and vision of both MMAA and PsychArmor but also clearly lays the foundation to ensure the LGBTQ voices are heard. PsychArmor has spent over seven years cultivating a repository of over 200 educational courses and training modules focusing on the military-affiliated community. Now, PsychArmor’s courses will be more inclusive to the needs of LGBTQ servicemembers, veterans and their families. You can find out more by going to the link in the resource section of the show notes. https://psycharmor.org/press-release-strategic-partnership-campaign-mmaa-p-a/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter
PsychArmor on Facebook
PsychArmor on YouTube
PsychArmor on LinkedIn
PsychArmor on Instagram
Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

  

]]> Tue, 25 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1625 On this episode of Behind the Mission, US Air Force Veteran Jenn Dane joins the show to talk about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. On this episode of Behind the Mission, US Air Force Veteran Jenn Dane joins the show to talk about the Modern Military Association of America, the nation’s largest non-profit organization working to advance fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM19 - Mark Balmert - San Diego Military Affairs Council BTM19 - Mark Balmert - San Diego Military Affairs Council full b6f5723b-c581-463f-acff-d55b17e297c4 https://psycharmor.org/btm19/ About Today’s Guest

Mark William Balmert is retired United States Navy rear admiral. His last command was the joint Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He retired from the Navy in 2008 and joined Northrop Grumman as a Strategic Senior Consulting Manager.

Balmert was born in Fort Madison, Iowa. He participated in the Navy Reserve Officer Training program (NROTC) at the University of Notre Dame, and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1985. He is a 1989 graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College He also attended the National Securities Management Course at the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University.

Balmert was commissioned as an Ensign in December 1977 through the NROTC program.[1] He attended Surface Warfare Officers School and then began his first sea assignment in 1978 aboard the USS Lynde McCormick (DDG 8). He served as the Engineering officer aboard the USS Fife (DD 991) from 1986 to 1988, and aboard the USS Merrill (DD 976) as Executive Officer from 1991 to 1992. CDR Balmert commanded USS Chandler (DDG 996) from 7 August 1996 to 18 December 1998,[2] winning the Battle Efficiency Award, and Destroyer Squadron 7 during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as Sea Combat Commander for the Constellation Battle Group.

Balmert also served as Chief Staff Officer of Destroyer Squadron 13; Assistant Surface Operations Officer for Commander 7th Fleet; Flag Secretary for Commander 3rd Fleet; Operations Officer for Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1; Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 5; and as Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He was succeeded as commander for ESG3 on May 22, 2008 by Rear Admiral Kendall L. Card. RDML Balmert's final assignment was as Commander, Amphibious Group Three.

Balmert was nominated for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) in April 2004. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2008.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

San Diego Military Affairs Council Web Site: https://www.sdmac.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the Psycharmor course Where Are You on the Collaboration Journey? This course is designed for communities interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. The goal of this course it to provide you with information regarding the phases of a collaborative effort, as well as additional tools to sustain impact. This course will help you define where you are on the collaborative journey and what is needed to move forward. You can find the course by going to https://psycharmor.org/courses/where-on-collaboration-journey/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Mark William Balmert is retired United States Navy rear admiral. His last command was the joint Navy and Marine Corps Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He retired from the Navy in 2008 and joined Northrop Grumman as a Strategic Senior Consulting Manager.

Balmert was born in Fort Madison, Iowa. He participated in the Navy Reserve Officer Training program (NROTC) at the University of Notre Dame, and graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1985. He is a 1989 graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College He also attended the National Securities Management Course at the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University.

Balmert was commissioned as an Ensign in December 1977 through the NROTC program.[1] He attended Surface Warfare Officers School and then began his first sea assignment in 1978 aboard the USS Lynde McCormick (DDG 8). He served as the Engineering officer aboard the USS Fife (DD 991) from 1986 to 1988, and aboard the USS Merrill (DD 976) as Executive Officer from 1991 to 1992. CDR Balmert commanded USS Chandler (DDG 996) from 7 August 1996 to 18 December 1998,[2] winning the Battle Efficiency Award, and Destroyer Squadron 7 during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as Sea Combat Commander for the Constellation Battle Group.

Balmert also served as Chief Staff Officer of Destroyer Squadron 13; Assistant Surface Operations Officer for Commander 7th Fleet; Flag Secretary for Commander 3rd Fleet; Operations Officer for Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group 1; Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 5; and as Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 3. He was succeeded as commander for ESG3 on May 22, 2008 by Rear Admiral Kendall L. Card. RDML Balmert's final assignment was as Commander, Amphibious Group Three.

Balmert was nominated for promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) in April 2004. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2008.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

San Diego Military Affairs Council Web Site: https://www.sdmac.org

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the Psycharmor course Where Are You on the Collaboration Journey? This course is designed for communities interested in learning how to use collective impact principles to foster collaboration and increase impact for service members, Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. The goal of this course it to provide you with information regarding the phases of a collaborative effort, as well as additional tools to sustain impact. This course will help you define where you are on the collaborative journey and what is needed to move forward. You can find the course by going to https://psycharmor.org/courses/where-on-collaboration-journey/

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1688 On today's show, retired Navy Rear Admiral and Executive Director of the San Diego Military Affairs Council joins the show to discuss how veterans can provide support to military communities through collective impact and collaboration. On today's show, retired Navy Rear Admiral and Executive Director of the San Diego Military Affairs Council joins the show to discuss how veterans can provide support to military communities through collective impact and collaboration. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM18 - Kevin Schmiegel - Operation Gratitude BTM18 - Kevin Schmiegel - Operation Gratitude full 02b5a16c-bae6-4e34-807e-d12dd2ea9b2f https://psycharmor.org/btm18/ About Today’s Guest

Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel is the CEO of Operation Gratitude, whose mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder Heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide. Since 2003, Operation Gratitude has mobilized millions of volunteers nationwide and impacted over 3 million deployed Service Members, their children left behind, and First Responders, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Wounded Heroes and their Caregivers, as well as COVID-19 Frontline Responders. Schmiegel’s role is to oversee strategic planning and build national partnerships to further Operation Gratitude’s reach as a preeminent military support organization while expanding hands-on volunteerism to help bridge the civilian-service divide in communities across America.

Prior to Operation Gratitude, Lieutenant Colonel Schmiegel founded Hiring Our Heroes – a nationwide grassroots campaign run through the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment in hundreds of cities across America. Since its inception, Hiring Our Heroes has held more than 1,000 job fairs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on military installations overseas. To date, more than 500,000 of our nation’s heroes have been hired as a result of the program. He went on to serve as the first-ever President of Thanks USA, expanding the scope of its mission from providing post-secondary, need-based scholarships to military spouses and children to include Pathways for Patriots, an innovative program to provide meaningful employment for the scholars upon graduation.

LtCol Schmiegel is a Class of 1989 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel after 20 years on active duty. In addition to an early combat tour to Kuwait for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Schmiegel served as the principal adviser to the NATO commander from 2003-2006, deploying to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Schmiegel also wrote the strategic plans for NATO’s training mission in Iraq, its increased presence in Afghanistan, and disaster relief operations for Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan. In 2008, Schmiegel served as the military assistant to the special envoy for Middle East Regional Security and deployed to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he worked with Israeli and Palestinian authorities on the peace process.

Kevin lives in Arlington Virginia with his wife Laura. When he is not working, he focuses all of his time and energy on their five children and two dogs.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Operation Gratitude Web Site: https://www.operationgratitude.com

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. When you think of a military leader, what comes to mind? There are several stereotypes and myths regarding military leaders that are common Among those who don't have a connection to military personnel and culture. This course identifies. four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside service members and veterans. Tom Creiger, veteran and chief operating officer of PsychArmor also covers how the training that military personnel have received has endowed them with a set of skills and responsibilities that make them an asset to the workplace. Find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/myths-facts-military-leaders/.

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel is the CEO of Operation Gratitude, whose mission is to forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder Heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide. Since 2003, Operation Gratitude has mobilized millions of volunteers nationwide and impacted over 3 million deployed Service Members, their children left behind, and First Responders, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Wounded Heroes and their Caregivers, as well as COVID-19 Frontline Responders. Schmiegel’s role is to oversee strategic planning and build national partnerships to further Operation Gratitude’s reach as a preeminent military support organization while expanding hands-on volunteerism to help bridge the civilian-service divide in communities across America.

Prior to Operation Gratitude, Lieutenant Colonel Schmiegel founded Hiring Our Heroes – a nationwide grassroots campaign run through the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment in hundreds of cities across America. Since its inception, Hiring Our Heroes has held more than 1,000 job fairs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on military installations overseas. To date, more than 500,000 of our nation’s heroes have been hired as a result of the program. He went on to serve as the first-ever President of Thanks USA, expanding the scope of its mission from providing post-secondary, need-based scholarships to military spouses and children to include Pathways for Patriots, an innovative program to provide meaningful employment for the scholars upon graduation.

LtCol Schmiegel is a Class of 1989 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel after 20 years on active duty. In addition to an early combat tour to Kuwait for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Schmiegel served as the principal adviser to the NATO commander from 2003-2006, deploying to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Schmiegel also wrote the strategic plans for NATO’s training mission in Iraq, its increased presence in Afghanistan, and disaster relief operations for Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan. In 2008, Schmiegel served as the military assistant to the special envoy for Middle East Regional Security and deployed to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he worked with Israeli and Palestinian authorities on the peace process.

Kevin lives in Arlington Virginia with his wife Laura. When he is not working, he focuses all of his time and energy on their five children and two dogs.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Operation Gratitude Web Site: https://www.operationgratitude.com

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is the course Myths and Facts of Military Leaders. When you think of a military leader, what comes to mind? There are several stereotypes and myths regarding military leaders that are common Among those who don't have a connection to military personnel and culture. This course identifies. four of the most popular myths about military leaders and how they don't align with the reality of working alongside service members and veterans. Tom Creiger, veteran and chief operating officer of PsychArmor also covers how the training that military personnel have received has endowed them with a set of skills and responsibilities that make them an asset to the workplace. Find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/myths-facts-military-leaders/.

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1873 On this episode of Behind The Mission, Retired Marine Officer Kevin Schmiegel joins the show to talk about how Operation Gratitude shares the thanks of a grateful nation while making connections between those who serve and their communities. On this episode of Behind The Mission, Retired Marine Officer Kevin Schmiegel joins the show to talk about how Operation Gratitude shares the thanks of a grateful nation while making connections between those who serve and their communities. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM17 - Michelle Norman - Military Exceptional Family Member Program BTM17 - Michelle Norman - Military Exceptional Family Member Program full 8821ec95-0807-454f-8ea6-0fd85f27b03b https://psycharmor.org/btm17/ About Today’s Guest

Michelle Norman is a Navy spouse of over 25 years and mother of a 17 year old daughter with cerebral palsy.   She is the Executive Director and Founder of Partners in PROMISE, a non-profit organization focused on educating, advising and advocating for exceptional military families and their education.  After years of successfully advocating and winning multiple legal cases to ensure her daughter receives the minimum education required by law, Norman was contacted by multiple military families across the country dealing with similar problems in public schools.  Realizing that so many children will benefit from her dedicated efforts, the Virginia Beach resident has become a passionate advocate for military children with special needs and their families.  Michelle has been recognized for her military family advocacy efforts with the 2020 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Award for Hampton Roads and 2019 AFI Navy Military Spouse of the Year Award.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Partners in Promise Web Site

The Trust Your Gut Webinar Series

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor series of Stress First Aid Courses for Caregivers. Many caregivers are not just caregivers for their wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran, but a caregiver for their special needs child, as Michelle is. The Stress First Aid series is a set of seven courses that discusses the various stressors that caregivers are presented with on a daily basis and details the importance of self-care. Dr. Patricia Watson of the National Center for PTSD presents tools and coping mechanisms caregivers can use by highlighting five core essential elements. Psycharmor hopes that these courses will aid the great resilience our caregivers demonstrate constantly as they tirelessly attend to both the visible and invisible wounds of our American heroes.


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook


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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Michelle Norman is a Navy spouse of over 25 years and mother of a 17 year old daughter with cerebral palsy.   She is the Executive Director and Founder of Partners in PROMISE, a non-profit organization focused on educating, advising and advocating for exceptional military families and their education.  After years of successfully advocating and winning multiple legal cases to ensure her daughter receives the minimum education required by law, Norman was contacted by multiple military families across the country dealing with similar problems in public schools.  Realizing that so many children will benefit from her dedicated efforts, the Virginia Beach resident has become a passionate advocate for military children with special needs and their families.  Michelle has been recognized for her military family advocacy efforts with the 2020 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Award for Hampton Roads and 2019 AFI Navy Military Spouse of the Year Award.  

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Partners in Promise Web Site

The Trust Your Gut Webinar Series

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor series of Stress First Aid Courses for Caregivers. Many caregivers are not just caregivers for their wounded, ill or injured service member or veteran, but a caregiver for their special needs child, as Michelle is. The Stress First Aid series is a set of seven courses that discusses the various stressors that caregivers are presented with on a daily basis and details the importance of self-care. Dr. Patricia Watson of the National Center for PTSD presents tools and coping mechanisms caregivers can use by highlighting five core essential elements. Psycharmor hopes that these courses will aid the great resilience our caregivers demonstrate constantly as they tirelessly attend to both the visible and invisible wounds of our American heroes.


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook


PsychArmor on YouTube


PsychArmor on LinkedIn


PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1902 On this episode of Behind the Mission, the 2019 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year, Michelle Norman, joins the show to talk about advocating for military families with special needs children and Partners in PROMISE, a grassroots organization focused on educating, advising and advocating for exceptional military families and their education. On this episode of Behind the Mission, the 2019 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year, Michelle Norman, joins the show to talk about advocating for military families with special needs children and Partners in PROMISE, a grassroots organization focused on educating Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM16 - Axon President Luke Larson - Public Safety and Technology BTM16 - Axon President Luke Larson - Public Safety and Technology full 1dc0016e-8419-49f3-8e19-8439438f3b61 https://psycharmor.org/btm16/ About Today’s Guest

As President of Axon, Luke Larson is responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and overseeing all aspects of the company. Luke joined Axon in 2008 and has filled a variety of executive and management roles since then, becoming President in April 2015. Prior to joining Axon, Luke served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry officer and was awarded the Bronze star with V for valor on his first tour. Luke graduated from University of Arizona on an NROTC scholarship and has an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Axon’s Website

Axon Aid

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Veteran Ready Certificate Program. Nearly 200 organizations nationwide utilize PsychArmor’s educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with the military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue.

Psycharmor’s cost effective certification programs allow organizations to share PsychArmor courses, track completions, and become “Veteran Ready,” with a digital certificate and badge they can proudly showcase on their website.

This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

As President of Axon, Luke Larson is responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and overseeing all aspects of the company. Luke joined Axon in 2008 and has filled a variety of executive and management roles since then, becoming President in April 2015. Prior to joining Axon, Luke served two tours in Iraq as a Marine Corps infantry officer and was awarded the Bronze star with V for valor on his first tour. Luke graduated from University of Arizona on an NROTC scholarship and has an M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Axon’s Website

Axon Aid

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Veteran Ready Certificate Program. Nearly 200 organizations nationwide utilize PsychArmor’s educational platform to ensure staff and volunteers are better prepared to interact with the military and Veteran communities. PsychArmor certificate programs help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue.

Psycharmor’s cost effective certification programs allow organizations to share PsychArmor courses, track completions, and become “Veteran Ready,” with a digital certificate and badge they can proudly showcase on their website.

This Episode Sponsored By:


This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1630 On this episode of Behind the Mission we feature Luke Larson, a Marine Corps Veteran and President of Axon, the nation’s leading public safety and technology company. We talk about Axon’s mission to improve public safety and support first responders and communities through innovative applications of technology. On this episode of Behind the Mission we feature Luke Larson, a Marine Corps Veteran and President of Axon, the nation’s leading public safety and technology company. We talk about Axon’s mission to improve public safety and support first responders and c Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM15 - Hannah Hutler-Boyd - Camp Corral and Military Children BTM15 - Hannah Hutler-Boyd - Camp Corral and Military Children full 8b40a3d2-a158-4dc5-93dc-db521703a155 https://psycharmor.org/btm15/ About Today’s Guest

Hannah Hutler-Boyd is the builder of the Camp Corral programs where she diligently focuses on how best to empower children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes. During her seven years with Camp Corral, she consistently increased the number of children served, built strong partnerships with ACA Accredited camps, and required the highest quality of services to be delivered to military-connected families. 


Now with a strong foundational program, Hannah focuses on the science of empowering military-connected children and their families as she spearheads the kick-off of deeper, more transformative program development with emphasis on research studies, holistic services and advocacy efforts. 


Hannah holds a M.S. in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University and a B.S. in Youth Programming and Camp Management from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Hannah brings a deep understanding of the camping industry as well as recreation and enrichment programming to the team. She serves as the subject matter expert on camp, recreation, and child and youth programming and advocates on behalf of military-connected children and their families.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Camp Corral’s Web Site

Life Tools for MilKids Announcement

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. If a child helps out with caregiving for a parent or other Veteran family member who is ill or injured, who gives that child extra support? These children are often overlooked. The goal of “Supporting Children Who Support Veterans” is to give you some information and resources to help you find ways to support a child if they are assisting with caregiving for a family member, or if they are helping with other chores or responsibilities as a result of having an ill or injured family member. Although the children may be small now, PsychArmor hopes that this course provides some building blocks to address any parenting challenges that may occur as children mature.


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Hannah Hutler-Boyd is the builder of the Camp Corral programs where she diligently focuses on how best to empower children of wounded, ill, and fallen military heroes. During her seven years with Camp Corral, she consistently increased the number of children served, built strong partnerships with ACA Accredited camps, and required the highest quality of services to be delivered to military-connected families. 


Now with a strong foundational program, Hannah focuses on the science of empowering military-connected children and their families as she spearheads the kick-off of deeper, more transformative program development with emphasis on research studies, holistic services and advocacy efforts. 


Hannah holds a M.S. in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University and a B.S. in Youth Programming and Camp Management from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Hannah brings a deep understanding of the camping industry as well as recreation and enrichment programming to the team. She serves as the subject matter expert on camp, recreation, and child and youth programming and advocates on behalf of military-connected children and their families.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Camp Corral’s Web Site

Life Tools for MilKids Announcement

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. If a child helps out with caregiving for a parent or other Veteran family member who is ill or injured, who gives that child extra support? These children are often overlooked. The goal of “Supporting Children Who Support Veterans” is to give you some information and resources to help you find ways to support a child if they are assisting with caregiving for a family member, or if they are helping with other chores or responsibilities as a result of having an ill or injured family member. Although the children may be small now, PsychArmor hopes that this course provides some building blocks to address any parenting challenges that may occur as children mature.


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1442 On this episode of Behind the Mission, Chief Program Officer of Camp Corral, Hannah Hutler-Boyd, joins the show to discuss how Camp Corral supports the children of our country's wounded, ill, injured, and fallen military service members and veterans. On this episode of Behind the Mission, Chief Program Officer of Camp Corral, Hannah Hutler-Boyd, joins the show to discuss how Camp Corral supports the children of our country's wounded, ill, injured, and fallen military service members and veterans. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM14 - Steve Schwab - The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and PsychArmor BTM14 - Steve Schwab - The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and PsychArmor full 8b51a6db-feff-4a22-ad8b-51f4eb5f258d https://psycharmor.org/btm14/ About Today’s Guest

Steve Schwab is a national leader and voice for the nation’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers and their families. He has closely advised senior leaders in every sector, addressed audiences across the country, and testified before Congress about the challenges faced by America’s military caregivers and how our nation can do more to support these incredible Hidden Heroes.

As CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Steve spearheads the country’s preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring military and veteran caregivers. Previously, as Executive Director, Steve led the Foundation’s staff, programs, development, and partnerships, managing the launch of the Hidden Heroes campaign, establishing the Hidden Heroes Cities program, and successfully championing the expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to caregivers of every war era. In 2018, Steve led the Foundation’s inaugural signature fundraising event, Heroes and History Makers: An Evening with Elizabeth and Bob Dole.

Steve also chairs the Board of Directors of PsychArmor, the nation’s premier non-profit for providing free education and support for all Americans to engage effectively with the military community. Previously, Steve was head of external affairs for the National Cathedral, overseeing fundraising, marketing, and communications.

Steve came to the Washington, DC area after serving in three senior leadership roles in his hometown of Rochester, NY. He was Vice President for Development at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to Rochester, NY Mayor Robert J. Duffy and just prior as head of corporate development and relations for Rochester Institute of Technology. Steve started his career in New York City where he first worked in politics and then served subsequently as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Development for the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Hidden Heroes Web Site

PsychArmor Board of Directors

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Caregiver Binder and Award program. Sponsored by the USAA Foundation and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes campaign, PsychArmor offers a caregiver support program that provides resources and recognition to those caregivers who support those who served. 

 

After completing the program requirements, which includes taking courses specifically designed for caregivers and joining the Hidden Heroes community, participants will receive a caregiver's experience binder and a certificate signed by Senator Elizabeth Dole and PsychArmor CEO. Tina Atherall. These resources and recognition are provided free of charge and are a small token of appreciation for those who care for those who served. 


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Steve Schwab is a national leader and voice for the nation’s 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers and their families. He has closely advised senior leaders in every sector, addressed audiences across the country, and testified before Congress about the challenges faced by America’s military caregivers and how our nation can do more to support these incredible Hidden Heroes.

As CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Steve spearheads the country’s preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring military and veteran caregivers. Previously, as Executive Director, Steve led the Foundation’s staff, programs, development, and partnerships, managing the launch of the Hidden Heroes campaign, establishing the Hidden Heroes Cities program, and successfully championing the expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to caregivers of every war era. In 2018, Steve led the Foundation’s inaugural signature fundraising event, Heroes and History Makers: An Evening with Elizabeth and Bob Dole.

Steve also chairs the Board of Directors of PsychArmor, the nation’s premier non-profit for providing free education and support for all Americans to engage effectively with the military community. Previously, Steve was head of external affairs for the National Cathedral, overseeing fundraising, marketing, and communications.

Steve came to the Washington, DC area after serving in three senior leadership roles in his hometown of Rochester, NY. He was Vice President for Development at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff to Rochester, NY Mayor Robert J. Duffy and just prior as head of corporate development and relations for Rochester Institute of Technology. Steve started his career in New York City where he first worked in politics and then served subsequently as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Development for the New York City Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Hidden Heroes Web Site

PsychArmor Board of Directors

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Caregiver Binder and Award program. Sponsored by the USAA Foundation and in collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes campaign, PsychArmor offers a caregiver support program that provides resources and recognition to those caregivers who support those who served. 

 

After completing the program requirements, which includes taking courses specifically designed for caregivers and joining the Hidden Heroes community, participants will receive a caregiver's experience binder and a certificate signed by Senator Elizabeth Dole and PsychArmor CEO. Tina Atherall. These resources and recognition are provided free of charge and are a small token of appreciation for those who care for those who served. 


This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1686 On this episode, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors Steve Schwab joins the show to discuss supporting caregivers and families and serving those who served. On this episode, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Chair of the PsychArmor Board of Directors Steve Schwab joins the show to discuss supporting caregivers and families and serving those who served. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM13 Rye Barcott and Congressman Jared Golden - With Honor and Veterans in Public Office BTM13 Rye Barcott and Congressman Jared Golden - With Honor and Veterans in Public Office full 3f65d2b4-4592-4595-a1e1-24bba5442597 https://psycharmor.org/btm13/ About Today’s Guest

Rye Barcott is co-founder and CEO of With Honor, a cross-partisan political organization led by veterans focused on promoting and advancing principled veteran leadership to reduce polarization in the U.S. Congress. Previously, he co-founded and led the clean energy investment firm Double Time Capital, and co-founded the non-governmental public health organization Carolina for Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. His memoir, It Happened on the Way to War, juxtaposes military service and social entrepreneurship. Barcott serves on the boards of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, the National Democratic Institute, and the U.S. Institute for Peace. He chairs the board of Carolina for Kibera.

 

Congressman Jared Golden represents the Second District of Maine in the United States Congress, where he serves on the Small Business Committee and the Armed Services Committee. He grew up in Leeds, a small town in Androscoggin County. After enlisting as an infantryman in the Marines, Golden deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan before returning home to Maine. Congressman Golden currently lives in Lewiston with his wife Isobel.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

With Honor

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

Congressman Golden’s Web site

For Country Caucus

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course series, the course series for Communities Serving Veterans, sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Many Veterans make a smooth transition into civilian life and have the resources and networks they need to thrive, but there are others who could use our help. To address the needs of Veterans and their families, thousands of nonprofits, government agencies, and private organizations stand ready to offer services and support at the local and national levels. Sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary (NVI), these PsychArmor courses provide a smart and useful framework for guiding social movement. This effective framework is inspired by collective impact theory and informed by the culture and values of the military and Veteran Community. These courses will teach you an overview of collective impact, as well as leadership strategies for increasing collaboration and activating community support for Veterans and their families.

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Rye Barcott is co-founder and CEO of With Honor, a cross-partisan political organization led by veterans focused on promoting and advancing principled veteran leadership to reduce polarization in the U.S. Congress. Previously, he co-founded and led the clean energy investment firm Double Time Capital, and co-founded the non-governmental public health organization Carolina for Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. His memoir, It Happened on the Way to War, juxtaposes military service and social entrepreneurship. Barcott serves on the boards of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, the National Democratic Institute, and the U.S. Institute for Peace. He chairs the board of Carolina for Kibera.

 

Congressman Jared Golden represents the Second District of Maine in the United States Congress, where he serves on the Small Business Committee and the Armed Services Committee. He grew up in Leeds, a small town in Androscoggin County. After enlisting as an infantryman in the Marines, Golden deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan before returning home to Maine. Congressman Golden currently lives in Lewiston with his wife Isobel.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

With Honor

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

Congressman Golden’s Web site

For Country Caucus

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course series, the course series for Communities Serving Veterans, sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Many Veterans make a smooth transition into civilian life and have the resources and networks they need to thrive, but there are others who could use our help. To address the needs of Veterans and their families, thousands of nonprofits, government agencies, and private organizations stand ready to offer services and support at the local and national levels. Sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary (NVI), these PsychArmor courses provide a smart and useful framework for guiding social movement. This effective framework is inspired by collective impact theory and informed by the culture and values of the military and Veteran Community. These courses will teach you an overview of collective impact, as well as leadership strategies for increasing collaboration and activating community support for Veterans and their families.

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram


Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1649 On this episode of Behind the Mission with PsychArmor, Marine Corps Veterans Rye Barcott and Congressman Jared Golden join the show to talk about With Honor, an organization that supports cross-partisan collaboration in federal politics, and civic engagement and public office as a way for veterans to continue to serve after their time in the military. On this episode of Behind the Mission with PsychArmor, Marine Corps Veterans Rye Barcott and Congressman Jared Golden join the show to talk about With Honor, an organization that supports cross-partisan collaboration in federal politics, and civic engagem Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM12 - Dr. Samuel Odom and 1LT Marlon Dortch - Cultural Diversity in Military Social Work BTM12 - Dr. Samuel Odom and 1LT Marlon Dortch - Cultural Diversity in Military Social Work full 87b4e14a-ff9d-429b-891b-871b6e27af1b https://psycharmor.org/btm12/ Dr. Samuel Odom is President of the CRISP Board of Directors. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Social Work and a former professor in the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work on the campus of Southern University at New Orleans where he served as Faculty Senator and Faculty Senate Secretary. 

A native of Brewton, Alabama, he joined the United States Army in 1986 as a Forward Observer, Field Artilleryman, later becoming a Logistician and ultimately earning an Army ROTC Commission as a Medical Service Officer where he worked in Behavioral Health for more than ten years. Dr. Odom served as a Company Commander for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command. Dr. Odom is a US Army Combat Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom /Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Odom served 24 in the United States Army with deployments in Southwest Asia and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, Global War on Terrorism, Army Achievement Medal with Two Oak-leaf Clusters and several other awards. 

He earned a BA degree in Philosophy at Dillard University, a Master of Social Work degree at Southern University at New Orleans and he earned a PhD in Counseling at the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Capella University. Dr. Odom is currently or has held memberships in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Psychoanalytic Association, Association of Military Surgeons United States (Life Member), American Philosophical Association and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons. 

He is a member of the American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors (New Orleans). He served on the ABO Board for the City of New Orleans. Dr. Odom is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where served as a board member of the Southwestern Province (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas). He is currently the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference National Chairman for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

 1LT Marlon Dortch commissioned in 2017 and earned a MSW in the Army – University of Kentucky program in 2019. He earned a MEd from Iowa State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and a BA in Sociology from Norfolk State University. He is currently in the Army’s Social Work Internship Program at Fort Bliss, Texas under clinical supervision with Senior Leader Sustainment Program at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Prior to the Army, 1LT Dortch worked in higher education as a student affairs practitioner, teaching and presenting at national conferences on politics related to race, gender, and identity.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy

Tulane University School of Social Work

Dr. Odom on Twitter

1LT Dortch on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience.

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Dr. Samuel Odom is President of the CRISP Board of Directors. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Social Work and a former professor in the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work on the campus of Southern University at New Orleans where he served as Faculty Senator and Faculty Senate Secretary. 

A native of Brewton, Alabama, he joined the United States Army in 1986 as a Forward Observer, Field Artilleryman, later becoming a Logistician and ultimately earning an Army ROTC Commission as a Medical Service Officer where he worked in Behavioral Health for more than ten years. Dr. Odom served as a Company Commander for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command. Dr. Odom is a US Army Combat Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom /Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Odom served 24 in the United States Army with deployments in Southwest Asia and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, Global War on Terrorism, Army Achievement Medal with Two Oak-leaf Clusters and several other awards. 

He earned a BA degree in Philosophy at Dillard University, a Master of Social Work degree at Southern University at New Orleans and he earned a PhD in Counseling at the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Capella University. Dr. Odom is currently or has held memberships in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Psychoanalytic Association, Association of Military Surgeons United States (Life Member), American Philosophical Association and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons. 

He is a member of the American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors (New Orleans). He served on the ABO Board for the City of New Orleans. Dr. Odom is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where served as a board member of the Southwestern Province (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas). He is currently the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference National Chairman for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

 1LT Marlon Dortch commissioned in 2017 and earned a MSW in the Army – University of Kentucky program in 2019. He earned a MEd from Iowa State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and a BA in Sociology from Norfolk State University. He is currently in the Army’s Social Work Internship Program at Fort Bliss, Texas under clinical supervision with Senior Leader Sustainment Program at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Prior to the Army, 1LT Dortch worked in higher education as a student affairs practitioner, teaching and presenting at national conferences on politics related to race, gender, and identity.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy

Tulane University School of Social Work

Dr. Odom on Twitter

1LT Dortch on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience.

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2014 Dr. Samuel Odom is President of the CRISP Board of Directors. He is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University School of Social Work and a former professor in the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work on the campus of Southern University at New Orleans where he served as Faculty Senator and Faculty Senate Secretary. 

A native of Brewton, Alabama, he joined the United States Army in 1986 as a Forward Observer, Field Artilleryman, later becoming a Logistician and ultimately earning an Army ROTC Commission as a Medical Service Officer where he worked in Behavioral Health for more than ten years. Dr. Odom served as a Company Commander for the 377th Theater Sustainment Command. Dr. Odom is a US Army Combat Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom /Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Odom served 24 in the United States Army with deployments in Southwest Asia and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge, Global War on Terrorism, Army Achievement Medal with Two Oak-leaf Clusters and several other awards. 

He earned a BA degree in Philosophy at Dillard University, a Master of Social Work degree at Southern University at New Orleans and he earned a PhD in Counseling at the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Capella University. Dr. Odom is currently or has held memberships in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Association of Social Workers, Council on Social Work Education, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Psychoanalytic Association, Association of Military Surgeons United States (Life Member), American Philosophical Association and Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons. 

He is a member of the American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors (New Orleans). He served on the ABO Board for the City of New Orleans. Dr. Odom is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where served as a board member of the Southwestern Province (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas). He is currently the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference National Chairman for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

 1LT Marlon Dortch commissioned in 2017 and earned a MSW in the Army – University of Kentucky program in 2019. He earned a MEd from Iowa State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and a BA in Sociology from Norfolk State University. He is currently in the Army’s Social Work Internship Program at Fort Bliss, Texas under clinical supervision with Senior Leader Sustainment Program at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Prior to the Army, 1LT Dortch worked in higher education as a student affairs practitioner, teaching and presenting at national conferences on politics related to race, gender, and identity.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy

Tulane University School of Social Work

Dr. Odom on Twitter

1LT Dortch on LinkedIn

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Telling Your Story. This course provides a compelling glimpse into the lives of four United States military Veterans. Narrated by David Vobora, CEO and co-founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation and former NFL Linebacker, this course offers service members and Veterans insight into talking about their military experience.

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM11 - Jerry Maniscalco - Military Transition and Creativity BTM11 - Jerry Maniscalco - Military Transition and Creativity full 679251e2-2dc0-4087-9ca1-7e9491e284bc https://psycharmor.org/btm11/ About Today’s Guest

A Mississippi native, Jerry Maniscalco first picked up a guitar at 16 and he has been writing and performing original music ever since. In 2003, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 2007 and entering service as an SH-60B Seahawk pilot. During his time in the Navy--including 3 deployments and a remote tour--he found that music allowed him to unwind and escape. Jerry recorded two songs on Operation Encore’s debut compilation album, the upbeat “Wake Up,” and Operation Encore’s unofficial anthem, “We Are.”  He rejoined Operation Encore for their second album with “Waiting," written from the perspective of a pilot's spouse waiting for her husband to return home. Jerry continues to write music and play locally in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode


Jerry Maniscalco on Facebook


Operation Encore


Jerry’s Music on Spotify

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course What You Should Know About Transition. In this course, service members and Veterans receive an introduction to the transition process and the many tools and resources available to assist them throughout their transition journey.

Dr. Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense, and Howard Schultz, Co-Founder of the Schultz Family Foundation, provide service members and Veterans with personal insight on the importance of building a transition plan, preparing a personal financial plan, and many other factors associated with transition from military service to the civilian sector. Sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, “What You Should Know about Transition” serves as an overview for a portfolio of courses available to help service members, Veterans and their families succeed during their transition.
 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

A Mississippi native, Jerry Maniscalco first picked up a guitar at 16 and he has been writing and performing original music ever since. In 2003, he entered the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 2007 and entering service as an SH-60B Seahawk pilot. During his time in the Navy--including 3 deployments and a remote tour--he found that music allowed him to unwind and escape. Jerry recorded two songs on Operation Encore’s debut compilation album, the upbeat “Wake Up,” and Operation Encore’s unofficial anthem, “We Are.”  He rejoined Operation Encore for their second album with “Waiting," written from the perspective of a pilot's spouse waiting for her husband to return home. Jerry continues to write music and play locally in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode


Jerry Maniscalco on Facebook


Operation Encore


Jerry’s Music on Spotify

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the course What You Should Know About Transition. In this course, service members and Veterans receive an introduction to the transition process and the many tools and resources available to assist them throughout their transition journey.

Dr. Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense, and Howard Schultz, Co-Founder of the Schultz Family Foundation, provide service members and Veterans with personal insight on the importance of building a transition plan, preparing a personal financial plan, and many other factors associated with transition from military service to the civilian sector. Sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, “What You Should Know about Transition” serves as an overview for a portfolio of courses available to help service members, Veterans and their families succeed during their transition.
 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities. 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1594 Navy veteran and musician Jerry Maniscalco joins the show to talk about his transition out of the military and how music, songwriting, and creative expression helped him in post-military life. Navy veteran and musician Jerry Maniscalco joins the show to talk about his transition out of the military and how music, songwriting, and creative expression helped him in post-military life. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM10 - Nathan Graeser - Community Collaboration for Veteran Support BTM10 - Nathan Graeser - Community Collaboration for Veteran Support full cb7c8873-2939-4521-af64-40ff63ad8a6a https://psycharmor.org/btm10/ About Today’s Guest

Nathan Graeser is both a Social Worker and an Army Chaplain in the California National Guard. He serves on numerous local and national boards and is a national expert on policies and

programs for supporting service-members transitioning out of the military. He has led multiple Veteran initiatives including Warrior Bards, the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative and, most recently with Southern California Grantmakers to build the first county-wide Veteran Peer Access Network. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he has worked tirelessly to counsel hundreds of veterans and their families who return home from war. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters in Social Work, and a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Most recently, he was called up for the protests in downtown Los Angeles and a Balkan deployment with the 79th Infantry Brigade in December 2018. He lives in Highland Park in an eco-friendly house with chickens, bees and three small humans ages seven, four, and two. His rock star wife, Rachel, makes it all possible.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative

Los Angeles Veteran Peer Access Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the series of courses for communities serving veterans. This series of courses provides guidance on leadership and collaborative strategies for community impact.  To address the needs of Veterans and their families, thousands of nonprofits, government agencies, and private organizations stand ready to offer services and support at the local and national levels. Sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary (NVI), the PsychArmor® courses provide a smart and useful framework for guiding social movement. This effective framework is inspired by collective impact theory and informed by the culture and values of the military and Veteran Community. These courses will teach you an overview of collective impact, as well as leadership strategies for increasing collaboration and activating community support for Veterans and their families.

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

Nathan Graeser is both a Social Worker and an Army Chaplain in the California National Guard. He serves on numerous local and national boards and is a national expert on policies and

programs for supporting service-members transitioning out of the military. He has led multiple Veteran initiatives including Warrior Bards, the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative and, most recently with Southern California Grantmakers to build the first county-wide Veteran Peer Access Network. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, he has worked tirelessly to counsel hundreds of veterans and their families who return home from war. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, a Masters in Social Work, and a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Most recently, he was called up for the protests in downtown Los Angeles and a Balkan deployment with the 79th Infantry Brigade in December 2018. He lives in Highland Park in an eco-friendly house with chickens, bees and three small humans ages seven, four, and two. His rock star wife, Rachel, makes it all possible.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative

Los Angeles Veteran Peer Access Network

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the series of courses for communities serving veterans. This series of courses provides guidance on leadership and collaborative strategies for community impact.  To address the needs of Veterans and their families, thousands of nonprofits, government agencies, and private organizations stand ready to offer services and support at the local and national levels. Sponsored by National Veterans Intermediary (NVI), the PsychArmor® courses provide a smart and useful framework for guiding social movement. This effective framework is inspired by collective impact theory and informed by the culture and values of the military and Veteran Community. These courses will teach you an overview of collective impact, as well as leadership strategies for increasing collaboration and activating community support for Veterans and their families.

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.


Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0700 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1843 Licensed Clinical Social Worker and California Army National Guard Chaplain Nathan Graeser joins the show to talk about integrating the roles of Chaplain and mental health professional and engaging in community collaboration to support the needs of veterans in his community. Licensed Clinical Social Worker and California Army National Guard Chaplain Nathan Graeser joins the show to talk about integrating the roles of Chaplain and mental health professional and engaging in community collaboration to support the needs of vetera Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM09 - RanDee McLain - Post-Military Social Work and Justice Involved Veterans BTM09 - RanDee McLain - Post-Military Social Work and Justice Involved Veterans full eac68b3b-8267-4fc3-96a8-0941d8841063 https://psycharmor.org/btm09/ About Today’s Guests

RanDee McLain is a proud US Navy veteran that spent time in Iraq, Kuwait and Spain. After being medically separated in 2009, RanDee went on to earn a B.S in Criminal Justice from SDSU in 2012 and her Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Military and Veteran’s programs from USC. After a difficult transition, RanDee decided to make a career of serving her fellow veterans and their families. Her passions include serving post 9-11 veterans, specifically those that are justice-involved and/or those who have difficulty transitioning. 

 

RanDee serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Enforcers. RanDee is currently assisting with the San Diego Federal Veterans Treatment Court as the mentor coordinator and trainer. In her spare time, RanDee is on faculty with Justice for Vets and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) where she teaches Veteran’s Treatment Courts, DUI Courts and Drug Courts across the country. RanDee writes a monthly mental health column for Homeland Magazine and SD Veterans Magazine . In 2014, RanDee was named the San Diego County Veteran of the Year.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Courage 2 Call

Justice For Vets

National Association of Drug Court Professionals

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course What is a Veterans Treatment Court? Justice For Vets is dedicated to transforming the way the justice system identifies, assesses and treats Veterans who are involved in the justice system due to mental health disorders, trauma, and substance use. In this course, Veteran Mentors will learn about the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program, the VTC team composition, and the phases associated with the VTC program. You can find a link to this courts in the show notes. 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guests

RanDee McLain is a proud US Navy veteran that spent time in Iraq, Kuwait and Spain. After being medically separated in 2009, RanDee went on to earn a B.S in Criminal Justice from SDSU in 2012 and her Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Military and Veteran’s programs from USC. After a difficult transition, RanDee decided to make a career of serving her fellow veterans and their families. Her passions include serving post 9-11 veterans, specifically those that are justice-involved and/or those who have difficulty transitioning. 

 

RanDee serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Veterans Coalition and the San Diego Enforcers. RanDee is currently assisting with the San Diego Federal Veterans Treatment Court as the mentor coordinator and trainer. In her spare time, RanDee is on faculty with Justice for Vets and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) where she teaches Veteran’s Treatment Courts, DUI Courts and Drug Courts across the country. RanDee writes a monthly mental health column for Homeland Magazine and SD Veterans Magazine . In 2014, RanDee was named the San Diego County Veteran of the Year.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Courage 2 Call

Justice For Vets

National Association of Drug Court Professionals

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course What is a Veterans Treatment Court? Justice For Vets is dedicated to transforming the way the justice system identifies, assesses and treats Veterans who are involved in the justice system due to mental health disorders, trauma, and substance use. In this course, Veteran Mentors will learn about the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program, the VTC team composition, and the phases associated with the VTC program. You can find a link to this courts in the show notes. 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.


Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1789 Navy Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker RanDee McLain joins the show to talk about her transition from the military to social work as well as her work with justice-involved veterans Navy Veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker RanDee McLain joins the show to talk about her transition from the military to social work as well as her work with justice-involved veterans Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM08 - Dr Keita Franklin - Social Work Supporting the Military Affiliated Population BTM08 - Dr Keita Franklin - Social Work Supporting the Military Affiliated Population full 80a57f1e-d8d1-45fe-af9d-414ef429f6ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d865090 About Today’s Guests

A national policy leader with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Keita M. Franklin is the Chief Clinical Officer at Loyal Source Government Services – the nation’s leading healthcare solutions provider – and also serves as the Co-Director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project, a Columbia University NY State Psychiatric Institute initiative focused on preventing suicide risk.

Prior to joining the Loyal Source team, Dr. Franklin was a senior executive at PsychHub, and both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). In her government work, she frequently represented the DoD and the VA during testimony in front of both chambers of Congress and advised the Office of the President, the Domestic Policy Council, and the National Security Council. During her tenure, Dr. Franklin led enterprise-wide programming for Veterans, military service members and their families. She has also consulted with numerous entities on issues related to military and veteran mental health, suicide prevention and children and families.

Dr. Franklin holds a PhD in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and an advanced certificate from the Center for Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA). She also earned certificates from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education on “Leading Large Organizational Change” and “Women in Leadership,” as well as the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School course on “Executive Leadership.”

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Franklin’s LinkedIn Profile

The Columbia Lighthouse Project

Loyal Source Government Solutions

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know. This is the cornerstone course for PsychArmor and was created to educate anyone who works with, lives with, or cares for our military Veterans. PsychArmor asked hundreds of Veterans what they wanted civilians, employers, educators, health care providers, and therapists to know about them. These comments were used to create the topics of this course including 5 Questions You Should Always Ask Veterans, 1 Question You Should Never Ask Veterans, and 15 Facts that promote greater understanding of our Veterans.

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guests

A national policy leader with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Keita M. Franklin is the Chief Clinical Officer at Loyal Source Government Services – the nation’s leading healthcare solutions provider – and also serves as the Co-Director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project, a Columbia University NY State Psychiatric Institute initiative focused on preventing suicide risk.

Prior to joining the Loyal Source team, Dr. Franklin was a senior executive at PsychHub, and both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). In her government work, she frequently represented the DoD and the VA during testimony in front of both chambers of Congress and advised the Office of the President, the Domestic Policy Council, and the National Security Council. During her tenure, Dr. Franklin led enterprise-wide programming for Veterans, military service members and their families. She has also consulted with numerous entities on issues related to military and veteran mental health, suicide prevention and children and families.

Dr. Franklin holds a PhD in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University and an advanced certificate from the Center for Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA). She also earned certificates from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education on “Leading Large Organizational Change” and “Women in Leadership,” as well as the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School course on “Executive Leadership.”

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Dr. Franklin’s LinkedIn Profile

The Columbia Lighthouse Project

Loyal Source Government Solutions

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor course 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know. This is the cornerstone course for PsychArmor and was created to educate anyone who works with, lives with, or cares for our military Veterans. PsychArmor asked hundreds of Veterans what they wanted civilians, employers, educators, health care providers, and therapists to know about them. These comments were used to create the topics of this course including 5 Questions You Should Always Ask Veterans, 1 Question You Should Never Ask Veterans, and 15 Facts that promote greater understanding of our Veterans.

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1441 On this episode, Dr. Keita Franklin, a member of the PsychArmor Board of Directors, joins the show to talk about her career journey as a caregiver to a special needs family member, military spouse, social worker, and nationally recognized expert on military mental health and suicide prevention. On this episode, Dr. Keita Franklin, a member of the PsychArmor Board of Directors, joins the show to talk about her career journey as a caregiver to a special needs family member, military spouse, social worker, and nationally recognized expert on milita Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM07 - Kathy Roth-Douquet and Sinclair Harris - Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative BTM07 - Kathy Roth-Douquet and Sinclair Harris - Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative full 3dfe6edb-7605-4467-b514-547076e02977 https://psycharmor.org/btm07/ About Today’s Guests

Kathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of Blue Star Families, the largest Chapter-based nonprofit organization serving active duty of all branches, Guard and Reserve, wounded, and transitioning veterans and their families. Blue Star Families mission is to strengthen military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership to millions of people.

Kathy Roth-Douquet received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College, her MPA in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University where she held a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and the Order of the Coif. While serving at the Pentagon as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting) she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush’s Daily Point of Light Award, and most recently received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. 

Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, NPR, has been a frequent contributor to USA Today, and is a frequent public speaker. She is an author, most notably of “AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America’s Upper Classes from Military Service and How it Hurts Our Country” (Collins, 2006). She is a practicing attorney, a member of the Small Business Association Advisory Board, and is Co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center Defense Reform Task Force. She is a military spouse of 18 years, four deployments, and 9 moves. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia.

Sinclair Harris serves as LMI’s director of business development for the Department of the Navy. He retired as a rear admiral after a 34-year career in the U.S. Navy. His service culminated as the vice director for operations to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his distinguished career, he led joint, combined, multinational, and interagency organizations both at sea and ashore across all aspects of defense, including full spectrum operations, program management, strategic planning, and execution. He was also commander of the U.S. Fourth Fleet, leading U.S. Naval forces assigned to U.S. Southern Command.

 

Mr. Harris has been published in numerous journals on the topics of surface warfare, combat logistics, irregular warfare, and leadership. He earned a BS in economics from James Madison University, an MS in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in defense and strategic studies from the University of Madras, India.

 

Mr. Harris voluntarily serves as president of the National Naval Officers Association, national vice president of the Navy League of the United States, past chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association Expeditionary Warfare Division, member of the board of directors for the Surface Navy Association, and member of the Northern Virginia Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Blue Star Families Web Site

Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative

Blue Star Families Racial Equity Committee

DEPLOY Fellowship Programs

RADM Harris’ Bio

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week are the PsychArmor courses on military culture and awareness. Military service members, Veterans and their families live and work in communities across our nation.  However, because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most who have never served are unfamiliar with military culture and don’t know how to effectively engage with the Veteran community. 

 

Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, military culture courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community.  By following the link above, you can see the cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for civilians such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families,” 

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

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Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guests

Kathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of Blue Star Families, the largest Chapter-based nonprofit organization serving active duty of all branches, Guard and Reserve, wounded, and transitioning veterans and their families. Blue Star Families mission is to strengthen military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership to millions of people.

Kathy Roth-Douquet received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College, her MPA in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University where she held a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and the Order of the Coif. While serving at the Pentagon as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting) she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush’s Daily Point of Light Award, and most recently received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. 

Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, NPR, has been a frequent contributor to USA Today, and is a frequent public speaker. She is an author, most notably of “AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America’s Upper Classes from Military Service and How it Hurts Our Country” (Collins, 2006). She is a practicing attorney, a member of the Small Business Association Advisory Board, and is Co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center Defense Reform Task Force. She is a military spouse of 18 years, four deployments, and 9 moves. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia.

Sinclair Harris serves as LMI’s director of business development for the Department of the Navy. He retired as a rear admiral after a 34-year career in the U.S. Navy. His service culminated as the vice director for operations to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his distinguished career, he led joint, combined, multinational, and interagency organizations both at sea and ashore across all aspects of defense, including full spectrum operations, program management, strategic planning, and execution. He was also commander of the U.S. Fourth Fleet, leading U.S. Naval forces assigned to U.S. Southern Command.

 

Mr. Harris has been published in numerous journals on the topics of surface warfare, combat logistics, irregular warfare, and leadership. He earned a BS in economics from James Madison University, an MS in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in defense and strategic studies from the University of Madras, India.

 

Mr. Harris voluntarily serves as president of the National Naval Officers Association, national vice president of the Navy League of the United States, past chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association Expeditionary Warfare Division, member of the board of directors for the Surface Navy Association, and member of the Northern Virginia Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.


Links Mentioned In This Episode

Blue Star Families Web Site

Blue Star Families Racial Equity Initiative

Blue Star Families Racial Equity Committee

DEPLOY Fellowship Programs

RADM Harris’ Bio

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week are the PsychArmor courses on military culture and awareness. Military service members, Veterans and their families live and work in communities across our nation.  However, because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most who have never served are unfamiliar with military culture and don’t know how to effectively engage with the Veteran community. 

 

Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, military culture courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community.  By following the link above, you can see the cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for civilians such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families,” 

 
This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1461 Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, and retired Navy Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris join the show to talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and Blue Star Families' Racial Equity Initiative Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, and retired Navy Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris join the show to talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and Blue Star Families' Racial Equity Initiative Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM06 - Kaprece James - Using Our Voices for Advocacy and Empowerment BTM06 - Kaprece James - Using Our Voices for Advocacy and Empowerment full 02adb6f0-809c-412d-812a-f340d14e810a https://psycharmor.org/btm06 About Today’s Guests

Kaprece James is a Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Founder & CEO, Women & Girls Advocate, Best Selling Author, and an International Leader. Mrs. James has served her community volunteering and working in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. She started two nongovernmental organizations in Liberia, West Africa and has assisted many other nonprofits with building their programs nationally and internationally. Mrs. James has a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialty in Nonprofit Management & Leadership. She is also a proud HBCU graduate of Savannah State University with a BS in Political Science.

As a Marine Spouse, Mrs. James has been serving the military community for 14 years in the roles of Environmental Compliance Officer, Family Readiness Officer, Life Skill Trainer, and a mentor to both service members and their spouses. During the last 14 years as a military spouse, Mrs. James has served on the Marine Spouses Officers Boards, held several positions for the Okinawa National Naval Officers Association, served as an Ambassador for Okinawa, and highly sought out speaker for several military panels. Mrs. James has loved serving her military community both in the US and abroad. Last year, Mrs. James was named the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Naval Postgraduate Military Spouse of the Year.

As CEO, Mrs. James is the current Founder of Stella’s Girls, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit and recognized Liberian nongovernmental organization, that focuses on the empowerment and leadership development of girls and women in the United States, Japan, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Uganda. Mrs. James also is Owner of DKJ Global Consulting where she serves as a consultant and grant writer to nonprofits and small business owners.

Mrs. Kaprece James has received numerous awards for her dedication and leadership to the local and military community. One of her highest awards received is the Lifetime Achievement Award for completion of 24,000 volunteer service hours presented by President George Bush in 2008. Mrs. James is married to Major Rodney James, USMC, currently a guardian of an amazing 5-year-old girl, and they have one fur baby, Serena.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stella’s Girls Web Site

Kaprece James Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is 15 Reasons to Hire A Military Spouse. Employers are always looking for untapped talent pools. They stretch their recruitment efforts in every direction to find the best players for their team. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. From a wealth of volunteer training experience to flexibility and resiliency, employers will find a rich, and valuable pool of talent that will serve their organization with passion and loyalty. You can find a link to this training in the show notes. 

This PsychArmor courses on Military Spouse Employment is sponsored by Prudential Financial.  Prudential, a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has done extensive work to help military talent connect to quality jobs and help military families achieve financial security. To learn more, visit www.prudential.com/veterans

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 
Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guests

Kaprece James is a Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Founder & CEO, Women & Girls Advocate, Best Selling Author, and an International Leader. Mrs. James has served her community volunteering and working in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. She started two nongovernmental organizations in Liberia, West Africa and has assisted many other nonprofits with building their programs nationally and internationally. Mrs. James has a Master’s in Public Administration with a specialty in Nonprofit Management & Leadership. She is also a proud HBCU graduate of Savannah State University with a BS in Political Science.

As a Marine Spouse, Mrs. James has been serving the military community for 14 years in the roles of Environmental Compliance Officer, Family Readiness Officer, Life Skill Trainer, and a mentor to both service members and their spouses. During the last 14 years as a military spouse, Mrs. James has served on the Marine Spouses Officers Boards, held several positions for the Okinawa National Naval Officers Association, served as an Ambassador for Okinawa, and highly sought out speaker for several military panels. Mrs. James has loved serving her military community both in the US and abroad. Last year, Mrs. James was named the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Naval Postgraduate Military Spouse of the Year.

As CEO, Mrs. James is the current Founder of Stella’s Girls, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit and recognized Liberian nongovernmental organization, that focuses on the empowerment and leadership development of girls and women in the United States, Japan, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Uganda. Mrs. James also is Owner of DKJ Global Consulting where she serves as a consultant and grant writer to nonprofits and small business owners.

Mrs. Kaprece James has received numerous awards for her dedication and leadership to the local and military community. One of her highest awards received is the Lifetime Achievement Award for completion of 24,000 volunteer service hours presented by President George Bush in 2008. Mrs. James is married to Major Rodney James, USMC, currently a guardian of an amazing 5-year-old girl, and they have one fur baby, Serena.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stella’s Girls Web Site

Kaprece James Web Site

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week is 15 Reasons to Hire A Military Spouse. Employers are always looking for untapped talent pools. They stretch their recruitment efforts in every direction to find the best players for their team. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. From a wealth of volunteer training experience to flexibility and resiliency, employers will find a rich, and valuable pool of talent that will serve their organization with passion and loyalty. You can find a link to this training in the show notes. 

This PsychArmor courses on Military Spouse Employment is sponsored by Prudential Financial.  Prudential, a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has done extensive work to help military talent connect to quality jobs and help military families achieve financial security. To learn more, visit www.prudential.com/veterans

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 
Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

PsychArmor on Facebook

PsychArmor on YouTube

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

PsychArmor on Instagram

Theme Music

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:03:10 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1963 Military Spouse, CEO, and best-selling author Kaprece James joins Behind The Mission to talk about advocacy for service members and military spouses, women and girls across the globe, and using PsychArmor to support international military spouses. Military Spouse, CEO, and best-selling author Kaprece James joins Behind The Mission to talk about advocacy for service members and military spouses, women and girls across the globe, and using PsychArmor to support international military spouses. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM05 - Heidi Kraft, Ted Bonar and Ky Hunter - Firearms and Suicide Prevention BTM05 - Heidi Kraft, Ted Bonar and Ky Hunter - Firearms and Suicide Prevention full 1351229c-06bd-46a6-8904-6e7bf1619fed https://psycharmor.org/btm05/ About Today’s Guests

Dr. Heidi Kraft

Heidi Squier Kraft received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the UC San Diego/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in 1996. She joined the Navy during her internship at Duke University Medical Center and went on to serve as both a flight and clinical psychologist. Her active duty assignments included the Naval Safety Center, the Naval Health Research Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL. While on flight status, she flew in nearly every aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory, including more than 100 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet, primarily with Marine Corps squadrons. In February 2004, she deployed to western Iraq for seven months with a Marine Corps surgical company, when her boy and girl twins were 15-months-old. Rule Number Two is a memoir of that experience.

Dr. Kraft left active duty in 2005, after nine years in the Navy. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at PsychArmor Institute, a national non-profit that provides free online education for those who live with, care for, and work with military Veterans. She is frequently invited to speak at conferences and panels on combat stress, stigma and caring for the caregiver. She is a lecturer at San Diego State University, where she teaches Stress, Trauma and the Psychological Experience of Combat, Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Kraft lives in San Diego with her husband Mike, a former Marine Harrier pilot. Her twins Brian and Meg, who have no memory of their mother’s time in Iraq, are college freshmen now.

Dr. Ted Bonar

Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized trainer and speaker at conferences and universities. An independent professional based in Columbus, OH, he operates a successful private practice and is known as a Subject Matter Expert in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, and matters related to military and veteran mental health concerns. He serves on the Healthcare Advisory Committee for PsychArmor Institute, and was previously the Chief of Continuing Education Programs at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) where he oversaw and implemented training programs focused on common military-related behavioral healthcare concerns, evidence-based treatment of PTSD, and suicide prevention and treatment. He is also a National Trainer trainer in Mental Health First Aid.

Dr. Bonar has spoken at over 200 universities, national conferences, and continuing education events, including special projects for Brady United, PsychArmor Institute, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah, PsychHub, Inc., and the National Council for Behavioral Health. Dr. Bonar has held clinical positions at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center, and private practice in both Bethesda, MD and Columbus, OH. Dr. Bonar was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Alum award by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago.

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter is an Assistant Professor of Military and Strategic Studies at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She is also a Nonresident Fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University and a Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Kyleanne is the former Chair of the Employment and Integration Subcommittee for the Secretary of Defense’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Her research focuses on military gender integration and defense policy, with an emphasis on military effectiveness in irregular warfare. She is the co-director of the CNAS-sponsored Athena Leadership Project, which studies the impact that women (both in the military and elected office) have had on the conduct of the Global War on Terror. She has authored several government policy reports, peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has a forthcoming book. Her work has also appeared in popular press such as New York Times, Washington Post, War on the Rocks, and she has appeared as a subject matter expert on multiple TV new programs. 

Prior to earning her PhD, Kyleanne was a Marine Corps Officer, serving multiple combat tours as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Officer to the House of Representatives. She was part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Inaugural Class of Women Trailblazers and member of the board of advisors for the Stanley Center funded IMPACT: Peace program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stack Up

Veterans, Suicide Prevention, and Safe Storage Twitch Stream

Dr. Hunter’s USAFA Page

Dr. Bonar’s Web Page

Dr. Kraft’s PsychArmor Page

Clinical Readiness Project

Brady

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week are the courses related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members and Veterans. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. 

This Episode Sponsored By:

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Theme Music

 

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Oper...

]]> About Today’s Guests

Dr. Heidi Kraft

Heidi Squier Kraft received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the UC San Diego/SDSU Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in 1996. She joined the Navy during her internship at Duke University Medical Center and went on to serve as both a flight and clinical psychologist. Her active duty assignments included the Naval Safety Center, the Naval Health Research Center and Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL. While on flight status, she flew in nearly every aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory, including more than 100 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet, primarily with Marine Corps squadrons. In February 2004, she deployed to western Iraq for seven months with a Marine Corps surgical company, when her boy and girl twins were 15-months-old. Rule Number Two is a memoir of that experience.

Dr. Kraft left active duty in 2005, after nine years in the Navy. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at PsychArmor Institute, a national non-profit that provides free online education for those who live with, care for, and work with military Veterans. She is frequently invited to speak at conferences and panels on combat stress, stigma and caring for the caregiver. She is a lecturer at San Diego State University, where she teaches Stress, Trauma and the Psychological Experience of Combat, Health Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Kraft lives in San Diego with her husband Mike, a former Marine Harrier pilot. Her twins Brian and Meg, who have no memory of their mother’s time in Iraq, are college freshmen now.

Dr. Ted Bonar

Ted C. Bonar, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized trainer and speaker at conferences and universities. An independent professional based in Columbus, OH, he operates a successful private practice and is known as a Subject Matter Expert in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, and matters related to military and veteran mental health concerns. He serves on the Healthcare Advisory Committee for PsychArmor Institute, and was previously the Chief of Continuing Education Programs at the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) where he oversaw and implemented training programs focused on common military-related behavioral healthcare concerns, evidence-based treatment of PTSD, and suicide prevention and treatment. He is also a National Trainer trainer in Mental Health First Aid.

Dr. Bonar has spoken at over 200 universities, national conferences, and continuing education events, including special projects for Brady United, PsychArmor Institute, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO), the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah, PsychHub, Inc., and the National Council for Behavioral Health. Dr. Bonar has held clinical positions at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Service, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center, and private practice in both Bethesda, MD and Columbus, OH. Dr. Bonar was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Alum award by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago.

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter

Dr. Kyleanne Hunter is an Assistant Professor of Military and Strategic Studies at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). She is also a Nonresident Fellow at the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity at Marine Corps University and a Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). Kyleanne is the former Chair of the Employment and Integration Subcommittee for the Secretary of Defense’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Her research focuses on military gender integration and defense policy, with an emphasis on military effectiveness in irregular warfare. She is the co-director of the CNAS-sponsored Athena Leadership Project, which studies the impact that women (both in the military and elected office) have had on the conduct of the Global War on Terror. She has authored several government policy reports, peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has a forthcoming book. Her work has also appeared in popular press such as New York Times, Washington Post, War on the Rocks, and she has appeared as a subject matter expert on multiple TV new programs. 

Prior to earning her PhD, Kyleanne was a Marine Corps Officer, serving multiple combat tours as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as the Marine Corps Legislative Liaison Officer to the House of Representatives. She was part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Inaugural Class of Women Trailblazers and member of the board of advisors for the Stanley Center funded IMPACT: Peace program.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Stack Up

Veterans, Suicide Prevention, and Safe Storage Twitch Stream

Dr. Hunter’s USAFA Page

Dr. Bonar’s Web Page

Dr. Kraft’s PsychArmor Page

Clinical Readiness Project

Brady

PsychArmor Resource of the Week

The PsychArmor resource for this week are the courses related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. Suicide in America is a critical issue, with high rates in service members and Veterans. Asking the right questions and feeling confident about how to help are the first steps in preventing someone from dying by suicide. We hope these courses will help you to be a lifeline and be there for someone in need.

With generous funding from the NFL Foundation, PsychArmor Institute presents a portfolio that promises to provide vital education and information about Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention for healthcare providers, service members, Veterans, families, caregivers and the community-at-large. 

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This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

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Theme Music

 

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Oper...

]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2053 On this episode, Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Kyleanne Hunter join the show to talk about their collaborative work to discuss how to address firearms and suicide prevention in the military affiliated population. On this episode, Dr. Heidi Kraft, Dr. Ted Bonar, and Kyleanne Hunter join the show to talk about their collaborative work to discuss how to address firearms and suicide prevention in the military affiliated population. Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM04 - Benjamin Pomerance - Veteran Ready Lawyer Training Program BTM04 - Benjamin Pomerance - Veteran Ready Lawyer Training Program full cd1320d0-b657-46c4-babc-4b7db1574b78 https://psycharmor.org/btm04/ About Today’s Guest

 

Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., is the Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services. In this role, he serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the agency, as well as working as the agency’s Legislative Liaison and overseeing several of the Division’s programming initiatives. His work focuses on advocacy and assistance for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families on a wide range of federal and state issues. 

Benjamin graduated as the salutatorian of his class from Albany Law School in 2013. While at Albany Law, he founded and directed the school’s Veterans’ Rights Pro Bono Project, for which he received the “President’s Pro Bono Service Award” from the New York State Bar Association. He served as the Executive Editor for Symposium for the Albany Law Review, led the school’s student chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and published a report about human rights concerns confronting America’s aging prison population as an Edgar & Margaret Sandman Fellow with the Government Law Center. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

New York State Division of Veterans Services

 

New York State Bar Association Committee on Veterans

 

Albany Law School Veterans’ Pro Bono Project

 

PsychArmor’s Veteran Ready Lawyer Training Announcement

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Theme Music

 

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., is the Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services. In this role, he serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the agency, as well as working as the agency’s Legislative Liaison and overseeing several of the Division’s programming initiatives. His work focuses on advocacy and assistance for Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families on a wide range of federal and state issues. 

Benjamin graduated as the salutatorian of his class from Albany Law School in 2013. While at Albany Law, he founded and directed the school’s Veterans’ Rights Pro Bono Project, for which he received the “President’s Pro Bono Service Award” from the New York State Bar Association. He served as the Executive Editor for Symposium for the Albany Law Review, led the school’s student chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and published a report about human rights concerns confronting America’s aging prison population as an Edgar & Margaret Sandman Fellow with the Government Law Center. 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

New York State Division of Veterans Services

 

New York State Bar Association Committee on Veterans

 

Albany Law School Veterans’ Pro Bono Project

 

PsychArmor’s Veteran Ready Lawyer Training Announcement

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Theme Music

 

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 2047 Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veterans' Services, joins the show to talk about a partnership between the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Department of Veterans Affairs, and PsychArmor to provide military cultural competence training for NYSBA members working with the military affiliated population. Benjamin Pomerance, Esq., Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veterans' Services, joins the show to talk about a partnership between the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Department of Veterans Affai Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses BTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses full a46688ef-ae01-4a10-8ec1-b1472956dc82 https://psycharmor.org/btm03/ BTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses

 

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Show Summary

 

On this episode of Behind the Mission, Army Veteran Jim Beamesderfer, Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at PsychArmor sponsor Prudential Financial, joins the show to talk about the importance of military spouse employment and financial readiness for military families.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Jim Beamesderfer oversees Prudential Financial’s Diversity and Inclusion activities, including work with other internal partners on communications and philanthropic initiatives. He also runs their VETalent program, which partners with the nonprofit Workers Opportunity Services to recruit, train, and hire Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans and military spouses. In that role, Jim has led development of our military spouse employment program and expanded VETalent to other companies around the country. In June 2019, Jim was appointed co-chair of the US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Council.

Before joining Prudential in 1997, Jim served as a captain in the U.S. Army for six years after earning a B.A. in mechanical engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He remains an active member of the Rutgers Business School Military and Veterans Advisory Board.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

Prudential Financial Veteran Services

 

PsychArmor Financial Wellness Courses

 

PsychArmor Military Spouse Employment Courses 

 

Foundation for Women Warriors

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

Prudential Financial.  Prudential, a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has done extensive work to help military talent connect to quality jobs and help military families achieve financial security. To learn more, visit www.prudential.com/veterans
 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.
 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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Show Summary

 

On this episode of Behind the Mission, Army Veteran Jim Beamesderfer, Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at PsychArmor sponsor Prudential Financial, joins the show to talk about the importance of military spouse employment and financial readiness for military families.

 

About Today’s Guest

 

Jim Beamesderfer oversees Prudential Financial’s Diversity and Inclusion activities, including work with other internal partners on communications and philanthropic initiatives. He also runs their VETalent program, which partners with the nonprofit Workers Opportunity Services to recruit, train, and hire Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans and military spouses. In that role, Jim has led development of our military spouse employment program and expanded VETalent to other companies around the country. In June 2019, Jim was appointed co-chair of the US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Council.

Before joining Prudential in 1997, Jim served as a captain in the U.S. Army for six years after earning a B.A. in mechanical engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He remains an active member of the Rutgers Business School Military and Veterans Advisory Board.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

Prudential Financial Veteran Services

 

PsychArmor Financial Wellness Courses

 

PsychArmor Military Spouse Employment Courses 

 

Foundation for Women Warriors

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

Prudential Financial.  Prudential, a financial wellness leader and premier active global investment manager, has done extensive work to help military talent connect to quality jobs and help military families achieve financial security. To learn more, visit www.prudential.com/veterans
 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

Our theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.
 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1486 On this episode of Behind the Mission, Army Veteran Jim Beamesderfer, Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at PsychArmor sponsor Prudential Financial, joins the show to talk about the importance of military spouse employment and financial readiness for military families. On this episode of Behind the Mission, Army Veteran Jim Beamesderfer, Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at PsychArmor sponsor Prudential Financial, joins the show to talk about the importance of military spouse employment and financial readiness for Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM02 - Dr. Jill Bormann - Mantram Repetition Training BTM02 - Dr. Jill Bormann - Mantram Repetition Training full 82d567ae-8a34-44a7-9c48-9b4c120af01f https://psycharmor.org/btm02 About Today’s Guest

 

Jill E. Bormann is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, a Clinical Professor and Research Health Scientist. She developed the Mantram Repetition Program – a spiritually-integrated health program for symptom and stress management. She received the prestigious “Edge Runner Award” from the American Academy of Nursing for innovation in nursing. She also received Excellence in Research Awards from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses. Over the span of 20 years, she has conducted federally funded research on the health outcomes of the Mantram Repetition Program in various groups including family caregivers of Veterans with dementia, Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), healthcare employees, adults living with HIV/AIDS, homeless women for insomnia, and first-time mothers. Research results provide growing evidence that the Mantram Repetition Program provides a portable “pause button for the mind” that is convenient, invisible, inexpensive, non-pharmacological and complementary to mainstream medicine. In addition to serving on the PsychArmor Institute’s Caregiver Advisory Board, she is a consultant and collaborates with colleagues across the country to further research and dissemination of the Mantram Program in various populations.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

PyschArmor’s Mantram Repetition Training Course

 

Dr. Bormann’s Web Site

 

More Information about Dr. Bormann’s Work

 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by USAA. 

USAA, USAA Bank and The USAA Foundation, Inc. strive to increase positive impact by providing financial support to organizations that align with their corporate responsibility focus areas. In local communities where USAA has a significant presence of employees, they provide financial support to causes that address needs that align with their local focus areas. You can find out more about the work that they do at www.usaa.com
 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

 

Jill E. Bormann is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, a Clinical Professor and Research Health Scientist. She developed the Mantram Repetition Program – a spiritually-integrated health program for symptom and stress management. She received the prestigious “Edge Runner Award” from the American Academy of Nursing for innovation in nursing. She also received Excellence in Research Awards from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses. Over the span of 20 years, she has conducted federally funded research on the health outcomes of the Mantram Repetition Program in various groups including family caregivers of Veterans with dementia, Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), healthcare employees, adults living with HIV/AIDS, homeless women for insomnia, and first-time mothers. Research results provide growing evidence that the Mantram Repetition Program provides a portable “pause button for the mind” that is convenient, invisible, inexpensive, non-pharmacological and complementary to mainstream medicine. In addition to serving on the PsychArmor Institute’s Caregiver Advisory Board, she is a consultant and collaborates with colleagues across the country to further research and dissemination of the Mantram Program in various populations.

 

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

PyschArmor’s Mantram Repetition Training Course

 

Dr. Bormann’s Web Site

 

More Information about Dr. Bormann’s Work

 

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by USAA. 

USAA, USAA Bank and The USAA Foundation, Inc. strive to increase positive impact by providing financial support to organizations that align with their corporate responsibility focus areas. In local communities where USAA has a significant presence of employees, they provide financial support to causes that address needs that align with their local focus areas. You can find out more about the work that they do at www.usaa.com
 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800 Duane K. L. France Duane K. L. France 1775 The guest on this episode of Behind The Mission is Dr. Jill Bormann, who joins us to talk about Mantram Repetition Training for Caregivers. The Mantram Training on the PsychArmor website provides an introduction to meditation based tools for emotional regulation that are easy to implement in a busy routine and should be exercised frequently. The guest on this episode of Behind The Mission is Dr. Jill Bormann, who joins us to talk about Mantram Repetition Training for Caregivers. The Mantram Training on the PsychArmor website provides an introduction to meditation based tools for emotional reg Social Enterprise, Voice, Voices, Veteran Voices, Service, Mind, Military, Culture, Lingo, Vet, Veterans, News, Events, Policy, Veteran, Thrive, Health, Minority, Female, Gender, Psych, Psychology, Career, Jobs, Remote, Sustainability, Equity, Justice, Social, Hiring, Hero, Heroes, Nonprofit, Plan, Goals, Story, Meaning, Storytelling, Creative, Evaluation, Evaluate, System, Systemic, Strategic Thinking, Art, Tech, Thought leader, Leader, Leadership, Writing, Speaking, Spreading, Change, Impact, Development, Evolve, Grow, Growth, Inspire, Efficacy, Program, PTSD, Mental, Dogs, Service Animal, Equine, Equine Therapy, Therapy, Combat, Counselor, Marine Corps, Marine, Airforce, Airmen, Airwomen, Airman, Airwoman, Coastguard, Coast Guardsmen, Coast Guardsman, Coast Guardswomen, Coastguardswoman, Army, Soldier, Ranger, Navy, Sailor, Navy Seal, Memorial, US, United States, America, American, Uniform, Resource, Service Member, Transition, Fulfilling, Critical, Experience, Certificate, Startup, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, War, Ideas, eLearning, Courses, Education, Instruction, Online, Online Instruction, Nudge Learning, Learn, Support, Sacrifice, Wounds, Responsibility, Global, Emotion, Emotional, Scholar, Graduate, Concept, Market, Doctor, Doctorate, Caregiver, Civilian, Employer, Employee, Healthcare, Healthcare Provider, Innovation, NGO, Gov, Veteran’s Affairs, Government, Agency, Government Agency Mil Kids, Mil Spouse, Mil Family, Families, Brother, Sister, Band of Brothers, Mother, Father, Child, Military Families, Community, Communities, Connection, Connecting, Nation, National, Mentor, Mentors, Business, SBA, Self Care, Care, Caring, Physical, Wellness No BTM01 - Dr. Tina Atherall - Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast BTM01 - Dr. Tina Atherall - Introduction to the Behind the Mission Podcast full cab1a801-66a1-4ecf-87cc-f8fcba5d9eba https://psycharmor.org/btm01 About Today’s Guest

 

Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

PsychArmor: About Us

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

PsychArmor on Instagram

 

Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

]]> About Today’s Guest

 

Tina Atherall, DSW, LMSW, brings to PsychArmor her vast experience and leadership in the military non-profit community and academia. In 2006, she co-founded Hope For The Warriors, an organization dedicated to serving combat wounded servicemembers and their families. Scaling a grass-roots effort to a national platform, she worked extensively with various levels of military leadership, agencies, corporations, and communities educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families. She has embedded her career in the field of social work innovation and leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 12 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate social isolation specifically the challenges of military family social isolation. As an adjunct faculty, her love for PsychArmor began while utilizing the PAI educational videos to enhance teaching social work practice with military and their families to Masters of Social Work students in New York City.

As PsychArmor’s new CEO, Tina will continue the mission of bridging the military-civilian divide. She has fresh ideas to strengthen PsychAmor’s pivotal role as the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, volunteers, municipalities, service providers, government workers, caregivers and communities to learn about how to better serve our military Veterans.

Links Mentioned In This Episode

 

PsychArmor: About Us

 

This Episode Sponsored By:

 

This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations.

 

Join Us on Social Media 

 

PsychArmor on Twitter

 

PsychArmor on Facebook

 

PsychArmor on YouTube

 

PsychArmor on LinkedIn

 

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Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

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